Hellebore, Lenten Rose 'Mrs. Betty Ranicar'

Helleborusx hybridus

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us)
Species
x hybridus (hy-BRID-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, Illinois

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Pittsburgh, PA | May 2006 | positive

This hellebore bloomed about jan 20th after a mild winter here in zone 5b/6a. It started faint green went pure white and still has blooms...Read More

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