Gold Collection® Champion Helleborus - Holiday

Introduce winter elegance to your home with the Gold Collection® Champion Helleborus (Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Champion’ PP), a shade-loving perennial celebrated for its creamy-white blooms and dark evergreen foliage. Blooming as early as February, this compact plant (15 inches tall) showcases upward-facing flowers with soft pink undersides, a rare trait among hellebores. Its leathery, silver-veined leaves remain lush year-round, thriving in low-light conditions where other perennials struggle. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, it outperforms typical holiday plants with enduring garden value and early-season color that persists through spring.

A Holiday Champion Helleborus reduces seasonal waste and offers a gift that evolves beyond December. Its subtle blooms brighten indoor spaces and holiday centerpieces during winter’s chill. Once planted outdoors, it spreads and forms a dense groundcover and will anchor shaded garden beds for years. This living alternative to disposable trimmings appeals to both eco-conscious shoppers and gardening enthusiasts.

Holiday Gold Collection® Champion Helleborus Care

Place the plant in a cool, bright indoor spot away from direct heat sources, such as a drafty porch or sunlit entryway. Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry, and avoid splashing foliage to prevent disease. Rotate the pot weekly to ensure even light exposure, and shield it from warm drafts to maintain its compact form. If leaves yellow, relocate it to a cooler area like a garage or sheltered outdoor space.

After frost dangers pass, acclimate the Helleborus by gradually increasing its outdoor time over 7–10 days. Plant in partial to full shade with well-drained, organic-rich soil, spacing it 18–24 inches apart to accommodate its mature spread. Mulch lightly to retain moisture and insulate roots during temperature swings. Once established, this hardy perennial requires minimal attention, returning each winter with earlier and more abundant blooms than the last.

Holiday Gold Collection® Champion Helleborus Information