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Helleborus orientalisHelleborus orientalis

Hellebore, Lenten-rose

In Stock: 0.256 lb (Total:0.213lb)

Helleborus orientalis

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0.26 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

36,612

Quantity:

0.26 lb

Collected in:

Hungary

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834105

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Other: germination may be delayed until the following year

Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, Christmas rose, is a stunning perennial flowering plant native to Greece and Turkey. It gets its name from its early spring flowering during Lent. This evergreen plant has glossy green palmate leaves with 7-9 leaflets and leathery texture. The cup-shaped flowers have yellow stamens and bloom in late winter and spring in groups of 1 to 4 on thick stems. Although all parts of the plant are poisonous, it is a favorite choice for gardens and landscapes due to its broad array of cultivated varieties with different colors, including white, green, pink, maroon, purple, and spotted. The Lenten Rose is well-suited for shaded or part-shaded positions in soil rich in humus. With its captivating beauty and hardiness, Helleborus orientalis is a must-have for any gardener.