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Hellebore, Lenten Rose 'Cotton Candy'

Helleborus

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us)

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Synonym

Helleborus x hybridus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 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

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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RandyRick

Dahlonega, GA (Zone 7b) | February 2012 | positive

A superb hellebore. planted in partial shade it has grown and flowered profusely. simply beautiful

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