Monday, 1 February 2016

Helleborus x hybridus


  • Common Name - hybrid lenten rose
  • Botanical Name - Helleborus x hybridus
  • Family - Ranunculaceae
  • Bud -  basal
  • Stem/Bark - green
  • Leaf - compound, lobed, palmate veins, obovate shape, acuminate apex, attenuate base, serrate margin
  • Flower - cyme inflorescence, perfect, January - April
  • Fruit - follicle, June - July
  • Habit - mounded
  • Form - round
  • Size - 0.4-0.7 m
  • Culture - deep shade, humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - xeroscape, rock garden, spring/winter interest

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