Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage'

Also Known As

Helleborus orientalis 'Royal Heritage'
Helleborus x 'Royal Heritage™'
Royal Heritage Lenten Rose
Royal Heritage™ Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage' plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black, burgundy, green, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An amazing array of pinks, purples, maroons and whites are offered in this John Elsley?s 10 year hybridizing effort, along with low maintenance 24" plants, a long and early bloom period and superior foliage! PSh-Sh/M/acid

By: Forestfarm

The evergreen foliage exhibits superior form to its divided leaves, improved leathery texture and richer green color. In late winter to early spring, branched stems hold pendant saucer-shaped flowers in a wide range of fabulous colors (purple, red, near-black, white, green, pink and even yellow. This plant has been known to produce flowers for nearly 5 months! If blooms are floated in a bowl, they can last up to two weeks! Protect from afternoon sun!

By: Garden World

Hellebores are the darlings of the late winter and early spring garden and are truly indispensable. The Royal Heritage strain includes plants with purple, red, near black, white, green and pink flowers. This strain has been bred to have slightly more upward facing flowers. Try planting a red, purple or pink plant near Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue', daylilies and the pale green leaves of Petasites japonica for a striking spring vignette. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Handsome evergreen leaves from a slow growing mass. The flowers appear in late winter to spring. The Royal Heritage Strain includes a wide range of colors. Purple, white, near-black, red, green, pink, and even yellow colors

By: Fantastic Plants

The Royal Heritage™ hellebores are a strain of hybrids developed over many years by the noted plantsman, John Elsley. They have long-lasting, cup-shaped flowers in a range of colors that includes shades of purple, pink, green, white, and near black, all with a contrasting center of yellow stamens. Bloom begins in winter or very early spring and continues for several weeks. Foliage is a leathery dark green that persists well into winter. Introduced by Briggs Nursery and featured as our 1999 Plant of the Year.