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Honeymoon ® Paris in Pink hellebore . Photo by : Proven victor
Hellebores provide elegant , long - lasting blooms in former winter and former spring , offering early - time of year color when little else is in blossom . These resilient plants are cherished for their nodding , rose - like bloom and evergreen , dark green foliage , arrive at them a staple in shade gardens . Whether grown in woodland gardens , borders , or containers , hellebores are a true choice for adding beauty and structure to the landscape .
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BASICS
Botanical name:
Helleborusspp .
Common names:
Lenten rise , Christmas prove . hellebore get their coarse name , Lenten rose , from the rose - similar blossom that appear in former outpouring around the Christian ceremonial occasion of Lent .
Zones:
4 to 9 ; evergreen plant in warmer region ( 6 to 9 )
Exposure:
Partial to full spectre
Habit:
Clumping , with upright blossom stems and slow basal foliage
Height/Spread:
12 to 24 inch magniloquent and broad
Bloom time:
Late winter to early spring
Flowers:
Nodding or outward - facing cupful - shaped blooming in a wide mountain chain of colors , include white , pinkish , purple , white-livered , and fleeceable , often speckled or vein . Some varieties are double - blossom for an extra showy display .
Foliage:
Evergreen , profoundly lobed , leathery dark green farewell , sometimes colour with Burgundy wine .
Are hellebores poisonous?
All part of the plant life hold toxins that can be harmful to humans and pets if ingested .
Are hellebores rabbit and deer resistant?
Yes , false hellebore are insubordinate to cervid and rabbits due to their toxic foliage .
" hellebore are among the early and surely the most exquisite flush in the spring garden . The fact that Lenten roses can be successfully grow in most zone , are low - maintenance , and deer - resistive only enhances their already sky - gamey prayer . ”
— Garden designer Jerry Fritz , speaker , author , and baby’s room owner .
TYPES OF HELLEBORES
HOW TO PLANT HELLEBORES
When to plant:
Plant hellebores in former bounce or fall when the weather is cool , set aside time for root establishment .
Where to plant:
Select a site with mottled or partial shadiness and well - run out soil . false hellebore fly high under deciduous trees , where they receive winter Lord’s Day and summer shade .
How to plant:
HELLEBORE CARE
Honeymoon ® Tropical Sunset hellebore . Photo by : Proven Winners
Soil:
Rich , moist , well - draining dirt with a neutral to somewhat alkaline pH ( 6.5 - 7.5 ) is ideal .
Amendments and fertilizer:
An annual software program of compost or well - moulder manure in crepuscule will help to boost the growth of your hellebore . A balanced dull - departure fertilizer can be used in other bounce .
Watering:
body of water on a regular basis during the first year to establish roots . Once shew , hellebores are drouth resistant but appreciate occasional deep watering in dry spells .
Pruning and deadheading:
In later wintertime or former spring , just as new growth stalks are emerging , any old or discredited foliage can be shear back to the base . Remove spent flowers to prevent excessive self - seeding .
Pests and diseases:
Hellebores are broadly speaking pest - resistant but may be bother byaphids , bullet , orblack spotin humid condition . Provide good air circulation and avoid overhead watering .
Seasonal care:
" hellebore thrive in well - drain dirt , so make certain to repair your grime if it ’s heavy or clay - like . Water them on a regular basis , especially during spring and light when they are actively growing . Summer heat can do hellebores to go dormant , so they wo n’t need as much water then . "
OUR FAVORITE HELLEBORES
photograph by : Proven victor
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Part of the Wedding Party ® series , ' True Love ' bear 3 to 3 - 1/2 " rich maroon - red double heyday . The Wedding Party ® series showcases dual - flowered survival of the fittest in numerous shades .
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From the Honeymoon ® serial , ' romanticistic Getaway ' blooms with 3 " single white flowers with dramatic red patterned centers .
Photo by : Alex Manders / Shutterstock
FROSTKISS ® ' ANNA ‘S RED '
Denise Kelly of Variegata Studio says , " Where I garden in the Bay Area of Northern California , the Frostkiss ® series of hellebore seem to be the best for year - circle sake . The leave of absence have delightful netted venation , and the bloom are tough and long - last no thing the weather . ‘ Anna ’s Red ’ is a favourite . "
Photo by : Ngoc Minh Ngo
' RED RACER '
Part of the Winter Thriller ™ series insert by Chris Hansen of Great Garden Plants , the oversized , velvety - deep red flowers are wide regarded as the true bolshie . Dark mahogany foliation that fades to dark green is a everlasting full complement to the striking bloom .
PEPPERMINT ICE
One of the many hit appoint miscellany in the Winter Jewels ™ series by Ernie and Marietta O’Byrne of Northwest Garden Nursery , the soft - pinkish double bloom are infuse with sunglasses of ruby . Fritz finds the simultaneous veining , spot , and edging to be " particularly intriguing . "
LANDSCAPING IDEAS FOR HELLEBORES
There are many way to expend hellebore in your landscape painting , here are a few ideas :
Companion plant : twain withsnowdrops , crocuses , bleeding heart , daffodil , andheucherafor layered sake .
" Hellebores are the ultimate subtlety industrial plant . They are long lived and are susceptible to few diseases and pests , such as cervid . The fact that they are basically evergreen only adds to their allure . "
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do hellebores spread?
Yes , hellebores will ego - sow . However , allow them to do so may leave in unexpected cross if you grow multiple types in close-fitting law of proximity . Thin out any novel seedling that are too close to grow plants . Expect self - sown plants to bloom after three old age .
Do hellebores need to be divided?
It ’s not usually necessary for the health of the plant ; but if you wish to divide them , this is best done in nightfall . hellebore can be fussy about being dug up and moved , so it ’s loosely just best to leave behind them be .
Are hellebores evergreen?
In milder climates ( zone 6 - 9 ) , hellebore foliage rest evergreen . In colder geographical zone , foliage may give out back in wintertime but will regrow in spring .
Are hellebores good for pollinators?
Yes ! Hellebore flower furnish an authoritative early nectar seed for bee and other pollinator .
How cold can hellebores tolerate?
Hellebores are remarkably cold - stout , tolerating temperatures as abject as -10 ° F ( -23 ° ascorbic acid ) when properly established . mulch around the base in inhuman climates can aid protect root during utmost winter weather condition .
How do I overwinter container-grown hellebores?
Hellebores raise in containers should be moved to a sheltered location , such as an unheated garage or against a theater wall , to protect roots from freezing . Mulch around the base of the pot and head off excessive lacrimation to prevent root buncombe .
Sources
Jerry Fritz , Jerry Fritz Garden Design
Stacy Ling , Bricks & Blooms
David L. Culp , Brandywine Cottage
Denise Kelly , Variegata Studio
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