Helleborus orient. 'Elsa' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lenten rose 'Viv® Elsa' (Helleborus orientalis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms dotted, cupped flowers from January to March. Its fingered leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Lenten rose 'Viv® Elsa' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helleborus abchasicus.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Lenten rose 'Viv® Elsa' are dark green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Lenten rose 'Viv® Elsa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Christmas roses should not be transplanted. If left alone, they can grow very old and develop into lush clumps.

Flower
Helleborus orientalis 'Viv® Elsa' forms cupped, spotted flowers from January.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, woodland border, shrub bed, small/front garden