Helleborus foetidus Golden Showers Peru their sheer size causes the

their sheer size causes the clump to billow out like an inebriated woman with big hair

The 22" tall x 3' wide clump is topped with sturdy 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer

so expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years in good rich soil

Gary Hammer

I haven't been able to get this hosta out of my mind since it won the awards at one of the Hosta Society national conventions

Helleborus foetidus Golden Showers Peru their sheer size causes theWe are pleased to introduce our collectors' special a new, bright gold streaked seed strain of Helleborus foetidus that first appeared here in our gardens in 1996. We have since found that a large majority of the seedlings also carries the variegated leaf trait. Not only is each dark green leaf heavily streaked yellow, but the streaking runs into the flower stem and even into the flower, creating a unique appearance in the early spring garden. As with