This spectacular new Lenten Rose was selected for our collections because of its tremendous vigor, large number of blossoms, rich flower color and fully double form. Hellebore, or Lenten Rose, is a gardener's dream plant! It's shade loving, carefree and easy to grow—even in clay soils. Additionally, it's pest and disease free, deer resistant and heat and drought tolerant. Blooming for over 4 months—late winter into spring—Dark & Handsome will live for 50 years or more and makes for a wonderful evergreen groundcover in a wooded area or the shade garden. Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome'.
Product Details
Botanical Name:
Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome'
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Partial Shade, Full Shade
Height/Habit:18 - 24 inches
Spread:18 - 24 inches
Spacing:18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-9
Flowering Date:Early to mid spring
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rootball without bending them on soil level. Firm soil around roots and water in well.
Winter Care:Prefers sheltered area out of wind and harsh sun. Needs adequate water year round.
Shipped:3" POT
Growth Rate:Slow
Shipping Season:Fall
Flower Color:Red, Black
Flower Form:21/2-3" large, double, fluffy flowers
Foliage Type:Glossy green, leathery leaves divided into 7-9 toothed leaflets. Evergreen in warmer climates.
Pruning:Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring.
Soil Requirement:Well drained
Watering Requirement:Low water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:None
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
Botanical Name:
Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome'
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Partial Shade, Full Shade
Height/Habit:18 - 24 inches
Spread:18 - 24 inches
Spacing:18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-9
Flowering Date:Early to mid spring
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rootball without bending them on soil level. Firm soil around roots and water in well.
Winter Care:Prefers sheltered area out of wind and harsh sun. Needs adequate water year round.
Shipped:DORMANT 2.5" POT
Growth Rate:Slow
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Red, Black
Flower Form:21/2-3" large, double, fluffy flowers
Foliage Type:Glossy green, leathery leaves divided into 7-9 toothed leaflets. Evergreen in warmer climates.
Pruning:Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring.
Soil Requirement:Well drained
Watering Requirement:Low water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:None
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
2020 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone
Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
1A-4B
9/7/20 - 10/30/20
5A
9/7/20 - 10/30/20
5B
9/7/20 - 10/30/20
6A & 6B
9/7/20 - 10/30/20
7A
9/7/20 - 11/13/20
7B
9/7/20 - 11/13/20
8A & 8B
9/7/20 - 11/13/20
9A-10B
9/7/20 - 11/13/20
Last Order Date
Zones 1A - 6B: 10/26/20 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/9/20
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
2020 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone
Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
1A-4B
5/4/20 - 6/5/20
5A
3/30/20 - 6/5/20
5B
3/16/20 - 6/5/20
6A
3/9/20 - 6/5/20
6B
3/2/20 - 6/5/20
7A & 7B
2/24/20 - 6/5/20
8A & 8B
2/17/20 - 5/15/20
9A-10B
2/10/20 - 5/15/20
Last Order Date
Zones 1A-7B: 6/1/20 Zones 8A-10B: 5/11/20
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