Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink'
Hellebore
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Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Description
A hardy and extremely vigorous double-flowered "Lenten Rose" in gorgeous shades of blush pink to vivid rose. This unique specialty plant comes from Burpee's partners at Heronswood Nursery, leaders in introducing and producing perennials from all corners of the world. Lotus Rose Pink begins blooming early, it's not unusual to see blooms starting mid-winter, and the colorful display of large 2"-3" nodding flowers lasting through late spring. The plants are real eye-catchers, forming upright clumps festooned with vibrant dark green, leathery thick, palmate-lobed leaves. The perfect deer-resistant foliage! This is one long-lived, tough perennial, great for light shade areas, and drought tolerant once established. Perfect feature plant for groundcover, drifts, and focal point plantings.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Blooming
Blooming in winter and early spring, the petal-like sepals of the flowers persist several months while the seeds continue to form. You may not get blooms until the third or fourth year.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Growth
Most Hellebores prefer woodland conditions with dappled shade. While they may survive in deep shade, partial light will promote healthier growth and better blooming. Smaller varieties are suitable in rock gardens.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Planting
Dig self-sown seedlings, or divide clumps, in spring or summer to replant. Space 1-1.5" apart. If growing from seed, be prepared for a long germination, as it can take 6-18 months, especially if the seeds are not fresh. Place seeds about 0.25" deep in pots. Add grit to the top of the soil and water occasionally, keeping the soil slightly moist. The germinating seeds need a stratified climate, so if indoors keep at room temperature for 8 weeks and then refrigerate for 8 weeks. You will need to do this if the seeds are shipped from the southern hemisphere in winter.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Pest
Rodents and slugs may eat your Hellebore seeds and seedlings. Aphids also can spread a few diseases, including 'black death' which can cause black spots to appear on the leaves.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Interesting facts
Widely used as a medicine in antiquity, an overdose of Hellebore may have caused the death of Alexander the Great.
Hellebore (Helleborus x 'Lotus Rose Pink') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in rich, deep, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soil. Neutral to slightly alkaline soil usually best, but may vary. Once the plants are established, they become quite drought resistant, but with an ideal bed and regular moisture (without becoming waterlogged) these plants can grow for decades.
