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Helleborus x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted' (Lenten Rose)

White Lady Spotted Hellebore, Hellebore 'White Lady Spotted', Lenten Rose 'White Lady Spotted', Lady Series


Helleborus x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted' (Lenten Rose) is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with clusters of 2-3 cup-shaped, white flowers spotted with dark red. Blooming heavily for weeks from late winter to early spring, these nodding beauties, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), rise on sturdy, thick stems above the serrated, glossy dark green foliage. Showy and long-lasting, ideal to brighten the shade garden!

The Lady Series consists of ten seed-strain hybrid hellebores which were developed by Gisela Schmiemann of Cologne, Germany, and introduced into commerce by Jelitto Perennial Seeds.

  • Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
  • Performs best in part shade in fertile, humus-rich, moistneutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Tolerates sun. Lenten Roses are very tolerant and will grow well in most soils as long as the ground is not extremely dry or stagnantly waterlogged. Select a sheltered site to protect them from cold winter winds. Deer resistant!
  • Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, containers, woodland gardens, or naturalized areas. Plant in groups for the best visual impact. Lovely groundcover when massed
  • Virtually disease and pest free but keep an eye out for slugs and aphids.
  • Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
  • Mulch annually in the fall.
  • Propagate by division of large clumps, after flowering in early spring, or in early autumn. Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; plants produced from seed may be variable.
  • 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.

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 9
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helleborus - Hellebores
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 9
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helleborus - Hellebores
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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