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Winter Darling

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Helleborus x ericsmithii · Ornamentals · bred by P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

also searched as: винтер дарлинг

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a hybrid of Helleborus niger and Helleborus × sternii. The plant reaches a height of 30–50 cm, possessing leathery, palmate-lobed leaves of a grey-green color with a serrated edge.

Flowering occurs in the winter-spring period, predominantly in January. The flowers are large, cup-shaped, with a diameter of 5.5–6 cm, and have a pure white color with a slight greenish tint.

The variety possesses winter hardiness of USDA zones 5–6, prefers partial shade and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils. The plant is toxic if ingested and is used in open field or container cultivation.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V. 49 Developed the variety
Applicant
P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V. 49 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V. 49 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20140204
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  1. Application filed 28 January 2014
  2. Registered 22 May 2017
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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