Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras yellow shades

Also Known As

Helleborus x hybridus 'Mardi Gras Yellow Shades'
Mardi Gras Yellow Hybrid Hellebores
Mardi Gras Yellow Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras yellow shades plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras yellow shades is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras yellow shades

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras yellow shades

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Mardi Gras Yellow Shades offer bright creams to butter yellows often with red spotting or red flares at the base of each petal. The Mardi Gras Series is bred by Charles Price of Seattle whose work predates that of most American breeders. The colours are bold, the flowers are large and well-formed and the plants are strong and vigorous. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.