Helleborus Lenten Rose
$19.99 / 1G
| Helleborus orientalis | |
| 'Orientalis' | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
| Excellent woodland plant or evergreen groundcover | |
| Humus-rich soil and well drained | |
| Gray-green foliage with attractive silver marbling. Cut back old leaves in winter if they look shabby. Deer resistant. Evergreen | |
| Jan - April | |
| Vary with variety | |
| 12-18" | |
| 15-18" | |
| Upright | |
| Moderate | |
| Shade | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Leathery leaves | |
| Perennial |