Helleborus x hybridus
Lenton Rose
Evergreen Perennial
The Lenton rose is a widely grown perennial treasure. Much-adored for its contribution to the winter garden scene, many gardeners enjoy collecting them and enjoying the wonderful variety of pretty faces. An effective way to enjoy them is to cut a variety of blooms and float them face up in a shallow bowl.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
Description
Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Bold,
Coarse,
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Bold,
Coarse,
Medium
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Black,
Burgundy / Maroon,
Chartreuse / Lime,
Ivory / Cream,
Lavender / Lilac,
Magenta / Deep Pink,
Mixed / Variable,
Mutli-color,
Purple / Violet
Bloom Season:
Jan,
Feb,
Mar,
Dec,
Winter
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Naturalize, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Year-round Interest, Late Winter / Early Spring, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior:
Naturalizes, Re-seeds in some conditions
Collections:
Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low, medium
Plant Combos
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Mixed Border with Woodland Vibe Anchored by Stewartia monadelpha
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8 -
Plant Combo to Sparkle in the Shade
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9