Helleborus ABCRD02
Common Name(s):
Hellebore
Lenten rose
Synonym:
Helleborus Frostkiss 'Anna's Red'
Christmas rose
Flower:
Red
Blooms :
Feb
to:
Apr
Five showy red petal-like sepals with a central ring of creamy stamens
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Leaves leathery evergreen with pink veins maturing to creamy
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves evergreen
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves remaining green with red flowers developing
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Hybrid developed in an English laboratory
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
12-24"
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Hybrid whose parentage lived in woodland, alpine regions and meadows with moist well-drained soil
Soil:
Humusy well-drained soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Apply a balanced slow-release organic fertilizer or compost in spring
Mulch:
Compost, well rotted leaf mulch
Provide good drainage, consistent moisture, annual cleanup and feeding, removing old foliage in late winter/early spring to showcase blooms
Long Term:
Winter:
Well-drained rich soil, part shade, moderate moisture
Spring:
Trim old foliage, apply compost, ensure consistent moisture, watch for pests
Summer:
Trimming spent flowers, keep moist
Fall:
Focus on consistent moisture, add compost if needed
General Care Comments:
Provide partial shade, well-drained humusy soil, water if dry, prune old leaves in late winter, deadhead spent blooms, mulch annually
Common Problems
Any problems usually stem from poor conditions, too much sun and too much water
Diseases:
Downy mildew, Botrytis mold
Insects:
Hellebore aphid, leaf miners
Environmental Problems:
Potentially invasive, toxic to animals
Pests:
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