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These spectacular little plants become more popular every year, and no wonder. They thrive in shade, are perfectly hardy, and have lovely flowers in endless colors and color combinations. The 2-3 flowers begin blooming in late winter or very early spring.
Hellebores demand good humusy soil and partial or full shade, much like many of our woodland wildflowers. Lots of gardeners use them in pots on shady patios. The plants usually stay around a foot in height, and the stunning flowers often last for months, so be sure to site them where you'll enjoy the bloom.
These are evergreen plants in warmer climates, so if you live in a heavy winter area, you may want to pot your Lenten Roses and bring them into a protected place during the coldest months.
You may have also heard of the Christmas Rose. Its another species of Hellebore, and blooms during the winter.
More Info: There is a nursery in West Virginia named Sunshine Farm and Garden, operated by the Lenten Rose guru, a guy named Barry Glick. They are the true experts, and a visit to their fascinating website will tell you all you need to know: Sunshine Farm & Garden
| SKU | 72PER |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lenten Rose or Hellebore |
| Botanical Name | Helleborus orientalis |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
| Flower Color | Mixed |
| Mature Height | 12-18" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to mid spring |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Bee Friendly, Cut Flowers |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsLenten Rose
(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Low maintenance (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
No Best Uses
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Reviewed by 7 customers
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Pros
- Low Maintenance
Cons
Best Uses
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
shade garden companion with ferns
Pros
- Low Maintenance
Cons
Best Uses
- Border Control
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
I have 6 different plants in my garden, several different colors and they have all bloomed beautifully ever since bringing them home. Easy to grow, no maintenance and a wonderful sight to see after a long cold winter. I want to plant more! They are in a very shaded area along with my Hostas. The first plant I had was the green, what an unusual delightful plant.
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
THEY TAKE 4 YEAR TO MATURE BEFORE THEY WILL FLOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME. is this true?
Pros
- Still Alive
Cons
- Needs Extensive Watering
- Never bloomed
- Slow Growth
Best Uses
- Border Control
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
Planted in an area that is shady and needs to be watered. Did not thrive and didn't bloom, although advertised as shade plant.
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
I didn't repot the plant as the instructions said...so I figure I'm the culprit.
Pros
Cons
- Colors Not As Expected
- Slow Growth
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
I had this plant for two years if not three. It is a very slow grower like Japanese ferns. First time to see blooms this year. There are about 7 blooms now and they are all in pink instead of different shades (white/dark red/light pink/chartreuse)as shown on picture. Some leaves are brown during winter time. Flowers are not full or close together like picture either. Just one flower here and there. Look a little sad. The flowers are all facing toward the ground so i had to get close to the ground to see how they look like. It is great to see flowers blooming this time of year but I hope they will look better next year.
Pros
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Lenten Rose:
[...] flowered generously the first season. Tree fell on top of two plants, but they continue to thrive. Plan to order more.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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