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Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection]

Also Known As

  • Thoroughbred Collection Hybrid Hellebores
  • Thoroughbred Collection Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection] plant details

Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy, cream, pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: burgundy, cream, pink, purple and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection]

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clumping evergreen perennial. Slender stalks are topped with large, tough, dark-green, glossy, dissected leaves. In late Winter, branching stems are borne, bearing many, spotted, single rose-like flowers, in a range of colours, from white, through pink, to dark purple. Provide with an alkaline soil. Plant the crown below soil level. Bred for cut flower production these tend to have strong stems and outward facing flowers.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection] plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus [Thoroughbred Collection]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • red
    • purple
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Helleborus hybridus, Helleborus x hybridus [Selected Mixed Colors], Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Mixed Colors Hybrid Hellebore, Mixed Colors Lenten Rose

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Bear's Foot Hellebore, Stinking Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Helleborus hybridus 'Apricot', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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