Helleborus 'Painted' (Painted Hellebore)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusHelleborus
Cultivar'Painted'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 20
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionSemi-evergreen perennial with pink-stained white flowers.
ShapeUpright drooping.
LandscapeAs a specimen, in flowerbeds, woodland gardens and in informal rock gardens.
CultivationThrives in moist, fertile and humus-rich soils that are neutral to alkaline. Partial shade to full sun. Needs to be sheltered from strong winds.
PestsHellebore aphids and snails.
Habitathorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust stems.
Leaf DescriptionBroad, drooping 3-pronged leaves.
Flower DescriptionDrooping flowers.
Colour DescriptionBright green stems, darker green leaves and pink-stained whitish-cream flowers.

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