03/18/2026
WHERE WINTER ENDS & SPRING BEGINS
Helleborus × hybridus, a member of the ancient Ranunculaceae family, is one of the most remarkable cold-season perennials you can grow. It blooms boldly through the winter months, and come spring, once the threat of frost has passed and the soil is workable, you can plant new varieties directly into your garden, where they will thrive and return faithfully for years to come.
We have carried the Hellebore here in Greenwich for years, and it never gets old. There is something about watching a plant bloom in the dead of winter, in shades of dusty plum, blush, and ivory, while everything else has gone dormant, that stops people in their tracks every single time. We also use Hellebore in our floral arrangements, and they make a frequent appearance on our flower bar. They add such whimsy to any arrangement. Customers love them.
BRING ONE HOME TODAY. They won't be here much longer this season.
PLANTING YOUR HELLEBORE FOR SUCCESS
Light: Dappled shade to part sun. Tuck them beneath deciduous trees, along a north-facing border, or in the shadow of established shrubs. Direct afternoon sun is the one thing they won't tolerate.
Soil: Rich and well-draining, amended with compost at planting. Think woodland floor: layered, loose, and full of life.
Planting Depth: Set the crown at or just below soil level, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart. They spread on their own terms, slowly and beautifully.
Water: Keep them consistently moist through the first growing season. After that, they largely take care of themselves.
Hardy. Deer-resistant. Long-lived. This is the plant that comes back year after year without being asked.
For 114 years, McArdle's has known what grows in Greenwich. Trust us on this one. You'll be glad you made room in your garden for this beauty.
