Helleborus orientalis ‘Royal Heritage’ (Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis ‘Royal Heritage’ is an exquisite collection of Hellebore hybrids with cup-shaped flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), adorned with overlapping petals in a wide range of terrific colors. The blossoms may be purple, near-black, white, pale green, yellow, pink, rose, and red, some attractively spotted or brushed with a contrasting color. Blooming heavily in early to mid-spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the glossy, serrated, dark green, evergreen foliage. Showy and long-lasting, this Lenten Rose provides year-round interest and is ideal to brighten areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs!

• 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year
• Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 24-30 in. across (60-75 cm).
• Performs best in partial shade to full shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Avoid soils prone to drying out or staying wet.
• Select a sheltered site to protect your hellebores from cold winter winds.
• Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, containers, under trees or large shrubs, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens. Plant in groups for the best visual impact.
• Hellebore flowers provide valuable nectar for early pollinators. Hellebore is not generally a plant that deer or other animals seek out to eat, but if other food sources are scarce, they may come along and make a meal out of your Hellebore.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, snails, hellebore leaf spot, and hellebore black death.
• Remove faded flower stems (unless you require seed) to promote new growth and for a neat appearance.
• Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.