Helleborus orient. White Lady Spotted' - P9

Description
The Lenten rose 'White Lady Spotted' (Helleborus orientalis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms dotted, cupped flowers from February to April. Its fingered leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Lenten rose 'White Lady Spotted' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helleborus abchasicus.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Lenten rose 'White Lady Spotted' are dark green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Lenten rose 'White Lady Spotted' 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
Normal soil.

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

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

Flower
Helleborus orientalis 'White Lady Spotted' forms cupped, dotted flowers from February.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge, perennial border, small/front garden