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Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain]

Also Known As

  • Helleborus 'Brandywine Strain'
  • Brandywine Strain Hellebore
  • Brandywine Strain Lenten Rose
  • Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain] plant details

Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot, cream, green and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional 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 [Brandywine Strain]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, cream, green and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Brandywine Strain from breeder David Culp offers large flowers with bright, clear colours on strong healthy plants. David breeds with rare species and prized selections that he personally collected from Elizabeth Strangman, Ashwood Nursery, Blackthorn Nurseries, Gisela Schmiemann, and Phedar Nurseries. This strain will include singles, doubles and anemones, as well as dark reds, spotted pinks, picotees, and apricots. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.
We offered this strain years ago, and now that our plants are OUTPERFORMING so many other Lenten Roses in our garden (yes, still getting better and better after more than a decade), we are offering young plants once again. This hybrid seed strain was selected by David Culp of Pennsylvania, with an eye toward larger outward facing flowers. This is a seed strain and the colors vary from plant to plant.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain] plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus [Brandywine Strain]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • apricot
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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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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aka Helleborus 'Black Slate', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bear's Foot, Stinking Hellebore, Stinkwort

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
Photo of Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group by Secret Garden Growers
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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
Photo of Helleborus x hybridus apricot-flowered buds by Cistus Nursery
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