Helleborus X Hybridus 'Ballards Strain' is a moderate growing perennial plant.  It matures to an average height of 1 to 2 feet and an average width of 1 to 2 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides shade, morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring and winter Ballards Strain Helleborus produces yellow, pink, purple, red, dark purple and maroon flowers. The foliage is dark green in colour.