Helleborus Mother of the Bride (Hellebore)
Helleborus ‘Mother of the Bride’ (Hellebore) is a Lenten Rose boasting large, double apricot flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), with a light pink picotee edge. Blooming heavily in early to mid-spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage.
Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride' (Hellebore) is a Lenten Rose boasting large, double apricot flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), with a light pink picotee edge. Blooming heavily in early to mid-spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy stems and contrast well with the glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage. Showy and long-lasting, this Lenten Rose provides year-round interest and is ideal to brighten areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Helleborus – Hellebores |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |