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Plant of The Moment: Helleborus

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Common Name: Lenten rose

Elegant, low-growing evergreen perennial with leathery, deeply divided dark leaves. Saucer-shaped flowers, in shades of white, pink, purple, red, and yellow. Stunning during late winter/spring

 

 

About

  • Elegant, low-growing evergreen perennial
  • Leathery, deeply divided dark leaves
  • Saucer-shaped flowers, in shades of white, pink, purple, red, and yellow.
  • Stunning during late winter/spring

 

Growing Conditions

  • Sun, shade or partial shade
  • Any aspect, exposed or sheltered
  • Moist, well-drained soil
  • Neutral to alkaline, humus-rich soil

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