Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, clay & deer tolerant. One of the most exciting new Hellebores on the market! Bears a profusion of large, forward-facing, cup-shaped blms that are dp ruby red & delicately spotted, w/huge central boss of stamens. The marbled foliage, speckled burgundy, which intensifies spring & early summer. Good cut flower, woodland, rock garden & border plant. Blms: early spring. Size: 24" x 24". Exp.: pt shade/shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5. PPAF