Helleborus x hybridus (Hybrid Lenten Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | x hybridus |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 35 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | An early-flowering perennial. |
| Shape | Mounded. |
| Landscape | Borders, flower beds and woodland and shade gardens. |
| Propagation | Division. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in partial shade in a deep, moist, well-drained soil. Generally best left undisturbed after planting, as the roots transplant poorly and may take years to recover and bloom again. |
| Pests | Susceptible to leaf spot (Coniothyrium hellebori), especially if planted in a heavy clay soil. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, thick and leathery. |
| Flower Description | Nodding cup-shaped flowers, with an anemone-style centre that is crowned with a tuft of stamens. |
| Texture Description | Soft, leathery. |
Photographs
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee Strain'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Walhelivor'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady'
Helleborus x hybridus Winter Dreams 'Cassis Red'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey'
Helleborus x hybridus 'WJ Painted'