Honeymoon™ French Kiss Lenten/Christmas Rose - Helleborus - SHADE - Gallon Pot

HELLEBORUS: The genus Helleborus covers a group of perennial plants from Europe and Asia. Virtually all are garden worthy, though the acaulescent (stemless) hybrids have become the most popular forms found in gardens. These perennials are vigorous growers and abundant bloomers in rich, alluring colors like deep red-wine, cherry-blossom pink, to soft, creamy lime and pure, snow white. They are undemanding when provided with just a little shade and well-drained soil. Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool and most other flowers are still dormant. They like moist loamy soil with lime and leaf mold. We like them as ground covers for deciduous shrubs, conifers, or broad-leafed evergreens, and when possible plant them in an elevated spot to admire their nodding flowers. They prefer partial shade and are hardy in zones 4-8. From the Honeymoon series of Helleborus comes 'French Kiss'. Vigorous grower that produces numerous single white flowers with raspberry-pink that bleeds through the petals. Mature specimens have 40-60 blooms per plant. The large flowers are white with raspberry-pink veining. Excellent choice for naturalizing in a moist wooded location. Helleborus bloom early so spring bulbs will also be in bloom in your garden. Hardy to Zones 4-9.  Color: White Flowers with Pink Veining. Size: 18 inches tall by 24 inches wide.

• Color of Bloom: White flowers with raspberry-pink that bleeds through the petals
• Hardy Zones 4-8
• Months of Bloom: Spring
• Mature Height: 18"
• Light: Shade to Part Shade