Hellebores ( Hellborus ) are usually known as Lenten Rose given their blooms are a late winter / former spring raw material in zone 4 - 9 shade gardens . The toothed , green folio are coriaceous and stay evergreen through a mild wintertime . damage leaves are quickly replaced in late winter to former spring , adding a necessary lift to garden early in the year . Hellebore flower heads hang upside - down and their straight beauty can not be completely appreciated . The sound fashion to show off the flowers is to swim them in a bowl of water .
Hellebore blooms come in miscellanea of colors including gullible , white , chickenhearted , crimson , black , and many variations of pink and purple . Double flush or single , spotted or freckle - free , there are many hellebore to choose from . Here are some of the most popular varieties and a list of some renowned ace that would be a beautiful addition to your garden .
Popular Hellebore Selections
Hats off to These Notable Varieties
Windcliff Double(Helleborusx ‘ Windcliff Double Pink ’ ) , Zones 4 - 9
This is an exclusive selection made by Dan Hinkley at his Windcliff garden . “ Stunning double pinkish flowers coiffure this tune apart from the sleep . It declare oneself awful color encroachment begin in late wintertime , remain through leap . mound foliage issue throughout the season provides yr - round interest . This highly adaptable perennial for dappled shade is rarely bothered by pests or disease , and completely cervid - validation . ”
Apricot Blush(Helleborus‘Apricot Blush ’ ) – Zones 4 - 9
“ From Marietta O’Byrne ’s meticulous breeding computer program , this hybrid features variegate shades of smashing - apricot blooms with darker rose veining , speckling or picotee edge . Emerging in other leaping from vigorous clumps of foliation , these big , nod flowers last for hebdomad . ”
Cherry Blossom(Helleborus‘Cherry Blossom ’ ) zone 4 - 9
“ magnanimous , semi - dual efflorescence of rich pink with deep , cherry red centers nearly glow against neat thump of deer resistant , evergreen plant leaf . This extremely vigorous strain is the effect of over 15 age of hand breeding and selection . A utter summation to shady beds and border . ”
Ruse Black(Helleborusx ‘ Ruse Black ’ ) Zones 3 - 9
“ A new selection from Japan , offering unique and dramatic , deep dark - imperial - black flowers on strong stem . leaf is clear and well-nigh spot - free . Grown and selected from tissue polish by Miyoshi , this oriental hybrid is reproducible in its exceeding color and form , unlike many seedling strains . A fertile bloomer for bed , borderline and woodland gardens . ”
Ivory Prince(Helleborus x hybridus‘Walhelivor ’ ) – zona 4 - 9
“ Deep pinkish bud receptive to bright white flowers that face up and outwards from the works , unlike many . This most problem - gratuitous perennial brings delightful give color to woodland , native or tint gardens . ”
To spread , divide the cluster after flowering , which will be in former spring or recent summer . hellebore can be grown from germ and will ego - germ , but do not come genuine to type . With so much variety out there it ’s quite merriment to grow your own seedlings and be surprised at what will pop up . To learn more about all things hellebore , please visit :
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Thank you toMonroviafor providing the stunning photo of these magnificent hellebores !
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