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H. x sternii is a hybrid of H. lividus
and argutifolius, named after Dr. Frederick Stern
in 1939. It has the hardiness of H. argutifolius and the
reddish backside of the leaves from H. lividus. H.
x sternii is fertile and therefore it can
be used for crossings. For example H. x ericsmithii is a hybrid
of H. x sternii and H. niger.
H. x sternii should be planted in full sun or
half shade in a well drained soil. It flowers
pink and matures to a red with a greenish inside. H. x sternii
flowers appear from January to mid April.
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