Helleborus × sternii 'Silver Dollar' (Silver hellebore) — H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature can it withstand? Down to approximately -10 °C. When grown in a pot, in regions where winter temperatures drop lower, shelter it in a bright, unheated room during severe cold spells.
Does it tolerate sun? Yes, better than most hellebores: it accepts morning sun or gentle sunlight, provided it is protected from the scorching summer afternoon sun.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🩶 Silvery gray foliage with toothed edges • 🌼 Cream-green flowers with a lemon-yellow center • 📅 Flowering from February to April • ⛅ Partial shade, tolerates gentle sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C • 🪴 Compact habit, ideal in a pot
Helleborus × sternii 'Silver Dollar' is primarily grown for its foliage: leathery leaves in three toothed lobes, a silvery gray that stays bright all year round. A hybrid of two Mediterranean hellebores from Corsica and Majorca, it brings a rare silvery tone to outdoor plants among evergreen perennials.
Its purple-tinged stems bear, from February to April, clusters of cup-shaped cream-green flowers with a center filled with lemon-yellow stamens. The clump stays compact, around 35 to 40 cm tall and wide.
Which hellebore should you choose?
Nine hellebores in the catalogue, taking turns throughout the winter:
- Silver hellebore 'Silver Dollar' (this plant) — single cream-green flowers with a yellow center, from February to April. The most silvery foliage.
- Christmas rose 'Christmas Carol' — single pure white flowers, from late October to March. The earliest.
- Christmas rose 'Diamonfire' — single cream-white and green flowers with dusty pink highlights, from December to March. The most vigorous, in clusters on red stems.
- 'Angel Glow' hellebore — single frosted pink flowers that turn deep pink and green, from December to March. The flowers with the most changing hues.
- Lenten rose 'Dacaya' — single medium pink flowers streaked with burgundy, from February to April. The most flowering, delivered as a large clump.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen Pink' — double pale pink flowers speckled with purple, from February to April. The most nuanced.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen White' — double snow-white flowers, from February to April. The brightest in the shade.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen Red' — double burgundy-purple flowers, from February to April. The most intense.
- Majorcan Hellebore 'Purple Marble' — single cream-green flowers washed with purple, from January to April. Blue-green foliage marbled with cream.
Christmas roses and Lenten roses, such as Angel Glow, withstand intense cold; hellebores with marbled or silvery foliage are best chosen for a sheltered balcony.
Exposure & location
Descended from the hellebores of Corsica and Majorca, which grow on rocky slopes, it tolerates more light than Lenten roses but dislikes waterlogged winters and cold winds.
- Exposure: partial shade or gentle sun, protected from the scorching afternoon sun in summer.
- Location: covered balcony, east- or west-facing terrace, sheltered base of a wall protected from the wind.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -10 °C — below that, bring it indoors to a bright, unheated room.
- Soil type: fertile, fresh but well drained, neutral to alkaline.
The more light it receives, the more silvery its foliage becomes; in full shade, it turns gray-green.
Watering & care
In a pot, it likes a fresh substrate that never stays waterlogged: a well-draining mix based on perlite or clay pebbles protects it from rot, while leaf tips that turn brown in summer indicate that the substrate has remained too dry.
- Watering: moderate — when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry in spring and summer, greatly reduced in winter.
- Water: tap water is suitable.
- Fertilizer: apply organic fertilizer in autumn.
- Pruning: cut flowering stems at the base at the end of spring — new leafy stems will take over.
- Repotting: the following spring, in a pot only slightly wider, with a drainage layer at the bottom.
Wear gloves when pruning: hellebore sap can irritate the skin.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its silvery gray brightens lightly shaded corners and softens dark greens, on a balcony with little sun as well as along the edge of a terrace.
- For foliage contrast, pair it with a Korean Fern — its dark, glossy green makes the silver of the leaves stand out.
- For pink blooms in late winter, place a Laurier-tin 'Eve Price' beside it — its bright pink buds stand out against the silvery gray, at shrub height.
- To dress the edge of the pot, plant a Carex 'Ice Dance' — its fine cream-edged leaves contrast with the broad, toothed leaves.
- To enhance the pot, choose the Capi Nature Groove taupe pot — its warm tone warms up the silvery gray without dulling it.
A leafy stem lasts more than a week in a vase and brings a silvery touch to a winter bouquet.
Verdeia tips
- Protect it below -10 °C: in a pot, the roots freeze faster than in the ground. Bring it indoors for a few days to a garage or an unheated conservatory during cold spells. If some leaves turn black after a frost, our guide on saving a frost-damaged plant explains what to cut.
- Shelter it from winter rain: waterlogged soil in cold weather causes the crown to rot. Under a roof overhang, it will get through winter without any problems.
- Do not cut back the foliage in winter: unlike the Lenten rose, its silvery leaves remain beautiful during flowering and provide all the decoration.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Helleborus × sternii 'Silver Dollar'
- Common name: Silver hellebore, Stern's hellebore
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Origin: horticultural hybrid of Helleborus argutifolius (Corsica) and Helleborus lividus (Majorca)
- Delivery dimensions: H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
- Habit: compact clump
- Mature height: 35 to 40 cm
- Flowering: from February to April, simple cup-shaped flowers in cream green with lemon-yellow stamens
- Exposure: partial shade, tolerates gentle sun
- Watering: moderate, without excess
- Soil type: fertile, moist and well-drained, neutral to calcareous
- Hardiness: down to -10 °C
- Foliage: evergreen, silvery gray, purple-tinted stems
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested by animals and children, sap is irritating to the skin
- Decorative style: Country / Mediterranean / Patio
Each plant is unique: the intensity of the silvery coloring and the purple hue of the stems naturally vary depending on the light received and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.