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Helleborus × hybridus ‘Mardi Gras Double Strain’
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Helleborus × hybridus ‘Mardi Gras Double Strain&...


Lenten Rose

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.255.670


Large, double blooms are held above the green foliage, in shades of nearly black, deep purple, rose and pink. Long lasting cut flower. Blooming may well start during winter in mild regions. Avoid doing any pruning other than to remove dead leaves or stems down near the base of the plant. Quite possibly hardy to Zone 4. Seed strain from breeder Charles Price. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant.

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Helleborus × hybridus ‘Mardi Gras Double Strain’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Black
  Deep Pink
  Light Pink
  Mauve/Lilac
  Mixed
  Purple
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   55-60 cm
   21-23 inches
Spread
   65-75 cm
   25-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.