9. Kingston Cardinal<\/h2>\n
\u2018Kingston Cardinal\u2019 was developed by horticulturist Daniel Hinckley, founder of Heronswood Nursery (that was later bought by Burpee) in Kingston, Washington, and Windcliff in Indianola, Washington.<\/p>\n
This cultivar produces average size, deep raspberry-red flowers. The single tone creates rich color saturation of both the face and nodding head of each blossom.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\u2018Kingston Cardinal\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Its most unique characteristic is that it is fully sterile, so there will be no self-seeding, and you can\u2019t save the seeds.<\/p>\n This variety tops out at 22 to 26 inches tall and wide.<\/p>\n You can buy \u2018Kingston Cardinal\u2019 plants from Burpee<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Onyx Odyssey\u2019 features large double blooms in shades of deep purple to near-black.<\/p>\n Flowers measure two to three inches across and rise on sturdy stems above evergreen foliage, appearing in late winter to early spring.<\/p>\n \u2018Onyx Odyssey\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Plants grow 12 to 18 inches tall and spread up to two feet, forming dense clumps over time.<\/p>\n Add dramatic \u2018Onyx Odyssey\u2019 to your garden by heading to Burpee<\/a><\/strong> to purchase plants.<\/p>\n Part of the Winter Jewels\u00ae series, \u2018Painted Doubles\u2019 produces fully double, cup-shaped blooms.<\/p>\n The sepals are creamy white and heavily speckled and brushed with burgundy or plum, giving each flower a hand-painted look.<\/p>\n Winter Jewels\u00ae \u2018Painted Doubles\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Blossoms appear in late winter to early spring, nodding on 12- to 14-inch stems above evergreen foliage.<\/p>\n Plants form tidy clumps about 14 inches tall and up to two feet wide.<\/p>\n You can find \u2018Painted Doubles\u2019 available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u2018Peppermint Ice\u2019 is a Winter Jewels\u00ae series selection from hybridizers Marietta and Ernie O\u2019Byrne.<\/p>\n Soft pink blossoms have fuchsia picotee edging and veining in both the faces and undersides.<\/p>\n This variety is known for retaining its pink hue well into the seed setting stage, when others fade to brown.<\/p>\n Winter Jewels\u00ae \u2018Peppermint Ice\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is a shorter stature plant with mature heights that range from 12 to 18 inches, and a 20- to 24-inch spread.<\/p>\n Winter Jewels\u00ae \u2018Peppermint Ice\u2019 plants are available from Burpee<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Phoebe\u2019 resembles a tissue paper rose. Colors range from blush to bright pink, and the inner petals are especially frilly.<\/p>\n Both petals and sepals are dotted with deep pink speckles for attractive contrast and depth.<\/p>\n \u2018Phoebe\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The gently nodding heads of this cultivar are soft pink when viewed from above. The mature dimensions of the plant are 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.<\/p>\n Find \u2018Phoebe\u2019 plants for your garden now from Burpee<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Part of the Winter Jewels\u00ae series, \u2018Sparkling Diamond\u2019 produces fully double white blooms, often speckled with burgundy and touched with green at the base of the petals.<\/p>\n Flowers measure about three inches across and appear in abundance in late winter to early spring on sturdy stems.<\/p>\n Winter Jewels\u00ae \u2018Sparkling Diamond\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Plants grow 18 inches tall and up to two feet wide, forming tidy evergreen clumps.<\/p>\n Find \u2018Sparkling Diamond\u2019 plants available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u2018Stained Glass\u2019 has reddish-purple veining and picotee edging, making it one of the darker blossoms.<\/p>\n The overall color lightens during the growing season, further accentuating the dark edging.<\/p>\n \u2018Stained Glass\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The undersides of the blossoms are a saturated reddish-purple that is especially vibrant in the garden.<\/p>\n At maturity, this plant may reach a height of 18 inches and a width of 22 to 26 inches.<\/p>\n Find \u2018Stained Glass\u2019 plants now from Burpee<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The Helleborus<\/em> genus offers so much to the home gardener who wants to liven up the late winter garden.<\/p>\n And thanks to the work of hybridizers, a once random treat of nature \u2013 the double hellebore \u2013 is now readily available.<\/p>\n With 15 of the best selections to choose from, all you need to do now is decide where to plant your new favorites.<\/p>\n They are the perfect companions for other late winter and early spring flowers<\/a><\/strong>, like the crocus<\/strong><\/a>, daffodil<\/strong><\/a>, grape hyacinth<\/a><\/strong>, and snowdrop<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Mix or match as you like to fill in an existing landscape scheme, or design an entirely new one.<\/p>\n Have you made your garden twice as nice with the robust blossoms of double hellebores? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n10. Onyx Odyssey <\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n11. Painted Doubles<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n12. Peppermint Ice<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n13. Phoebe<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n14. Sparkling Diamond<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n15. Stained Glass<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTwice as Nice<\/h2>\n
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