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Helleborus purpurascens (Lenten rose 'Purple')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
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 purpurascens
Other names
Purple hellebore, Christmas rose, Lenten rose 'Purple'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. purpurascens - H. purpurascens is an herbaceous perennial with green, divided foliage that may be purple tinted. In late winter to early spring, before the appearance of leaves, it bears dainty, nodding, cup-shaped purple flowers with creamy stamens on purple stems.
Helleborus purpurascens is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Black death of hellebores Black death of hellebores
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus purpurascens (Lenten rose 'Purple') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moisture retentive, well drained, alkaline soil in full or part shade. Mulch in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Helleborus purpurascens
Other names
Purple hellebore, Christmas rose, Lenten rose 'Purple'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. purpurascens - H. purpurascens is an herbaceous perennial with green, divided foliage that may be purple tinted. In late winter to early spring, before the appearance of leaves, it bears dainty, nodding, cup-shaped purple flowers with creamy stamens on purple stems.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Helleborus purpurascens (Lenten rose 'Purple') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moisture retentive, well drained, alkaline soil in full or part shade. Mulch in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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this is true Helleborus purpurascens the ones above are not they are hybrids (31/10/2011)
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