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Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus (Lenten rose)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus
Other names
Lenten rose, Helleborus orientalis Lamarck. subsp. guttatus , Helleborus orientalis 'Guttatus'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. orientalis subsp. guttatus - H. orientalis subsp. guttatus is a clump-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with dark green, leathery foliage and pale, often green-flushed, white flowers spotted to a varying degree with red or purple in late-winter to early-spring.
Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
Greenish-white, Spotted, Pink, Purple, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Black death of hellebores Black death of hellebores
General care
Pruning
Low maintenance this plant requires only the removal of dead flower stems and leaves.
Propagation
Propagate in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus (Lenten rose) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Since these plants prefer soil to be moisture retentive mulch with manure or compost in spring as well as applying a small amouint of complete plant food.
Soil type
Chalky
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus
Other names
Lenten rose, Helleborus orientalis Lamarck. subsp. guttatus , Helleborus orientalis 'Guttatus'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. orientalis subsp. guttatus - H. orientalis subsp. guttatus is a clump-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with dark green, leathery foliage and pale, often green-flushed, white flowers spotted to a varying degree with red or purple in late-winter to early-spring.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white, Spotted, Pink, Purple, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Low maintenance this plant requires only the removal of dead flower stems and leaves.
Propagation
Propagate in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus (Lenten rose) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Since these plants prefer soil to be moisture retentive mulch with manure or compost in spring as well as applying a small amouint of complete plant food.
Soil type
Chalky
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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