HELLEBORUS orientalis
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HELLEBORUS orientalis
Commonly known as Lenten rose
Ranges from white to pink and purple flowers with crimson spots
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Ideal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then sheltered from sun throughout the year. Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot. -
Place of origin
Greece, Turkey, Caucasus. -
EvergreenOverwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets.
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousFlowers appear on branched stems and are pendent or almost outward-facing, 5-7cm (2-3in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to alkaline soilWill tolerate heavy soil.
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Partial shade
Or dappled shade -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
45cm (18in)
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