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Helleborus 'Royal Heritage Strain'
Lenten Rose
Plant Type: Perennial
Cup-shaped blossoms with overlapping petals in a range of colors including purple, near-black, red, rose-pink, yellow, pale green and white. Very early spring blooms last for 6 weeks or more, held aloft or coddled in leathery, serrated evergreen leaves. Perfect for naturalizing in woodland gardens. Great for shady areas with dry soil conditions. Helleborus x hybridus is 2005 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Height18-24" |
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Spread24-30" |
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Landscape Application:
Group or mass under trees and woodland gardens where flowers can be viewed in early spring.
Helleborus 'Royal Heritage Strain' Plant Care:
Remove tattered winter foliage in early spring. Prefers rich, moist, well drained soils and wind protection.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Lenten Rose Merit Awards and Special Collections
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Season of Interest
Early Season (March - April)
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Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture. 
Moderate
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Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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Lenten Rose Additional Information
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