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Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady'

Also Known As

  • Helleborus orientalis 'Yellow Lady'
  • Yellow Lady Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady' plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Just when winter is getting really old, these wonderful 2-3" pale-yellow flowers with their varying degrees of wine-red spotting and blushing show their lovely faces. The blossoms float above their graceful 18-24" evergreen mounds, the bright eye of spring! This is a wonderful easy-care and deer resistant perennial for the shade garden. Sh-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady' plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus 'Yellow Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

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Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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