Helleborus orientalis (Hellebore, Oriental Hellebore or Lenten Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | orientalis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Greece, Turkey, and Russia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 30 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division and seeds. |
| Cultivation | Thrives in organically rich, well drained soil in shade. |
| Pests | Leaf spot and crown rot. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy in appearance with a leathery texture. |
| Flower Description | Bright red, cup-shaped that grow in clusters of 1 -4 on the stems with spots on the inner |
Photographs
Helleborus orientalis 'Red Lady'.
Helleborus orientalis 'White Lady'.
Helleborus orientalis 'White Spotted Lady'.
Helleborus orientalis subsp. orientalis
Helleborus orientalis 'Rainforest Mist'
Helleborus orientalis 'Oddysey'
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.