Helleborus orient. 'Single Black' - P11

Description
The Lenten rose 'Lucy Black' (Helleborus orientalis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces black, cup-shaped flowers from January to April. 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 'Lucy Black' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helleborus abchasicus.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green * deer resistant

Frost hardiness
The Lenten rose 'Lucy Black' 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 'Lucy Black' forms cupped, black flowers from January.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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