Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras bicolor strain

Also Known As

Helleborus Mardi Gras Doubles™ 'Bicolor'
Helleborus x hybridus MG 'Bicolor'
Bicolor Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras bicolor strain plant details

Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras bicolor strain is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy, pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras bicolor strain

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, pink, red and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus Mardi Gras bicolor strain

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Mardi Gras Bicolor strain offers a spectacular range of multicoloured flowers in shades of pink and white. The flowers are often flared with stars of red and wine red around the yellow stamens. Darker veining and streaks are also common. 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 vigorous. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.