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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Helleborus orientalis White
Lenten Rose 'White lady spotted'
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen, herbaceous perennial, up to 40cm high, with green, divided foliage. Nodding, single, outward-facing, cup-shaped white flowers with pink to dark pink speckles appear from mid winter into spring
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushyClumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenRock gardenCut flowersFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs