BALLARD STRAIN Helleborus (Lenten rose)
2005 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Zones 4 to 8.
Light to moderate shade.
Round, upright flowers bloom in shades of red, pink, white, yellow and purple.
Cup-shaped, long lasting flower blooms appear in late winter to early spring, over mounds of glossy, thick, leathery semi-evergreen leaves. Mature clumps are 12 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide.
Helleborus prefer alkaline, medium wet, well-drained, organically rich, fertile soil. Plant them on a raised spot to admire their nodding flowers and so the heavy seeds will spread downhill. Try to decide on a good home early, as Helleborus does not like to be moved. Tolerates summer heat, humidity and dry conditions, but protect from winter winds.
Lenten rose was formerly known as Helleborus orientalis hybrids.
Enjoy cut flowers while promoting new foliage growth. Use in mass as ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border, in containers. Also deer and rabbit resistant.
Helleborus may have been used as protection against witches, madness and evil spirits, as well as for many medicinal purposes, but -- CAUTION: Leaves, stems and roots are poisonous, and may cause skin irritation. Shipped bare root.
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Price: $10.00
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