Helleborus WEDDING PARTY® Series - Mixed
WEDDING PARTY® Series
Common Name: Lenten Rose
The double-flowered Helleborus WEDDING PARTY® series debuted in 2015, an effort of years of work from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large numbers of blossoms per plant, and rich flower colors.
A mixture of color strains custom blended at the plug level for a more evenly distributed mix. Colors in the mix include black, mauve purple, white, yellow, and pink.
Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six weeks or more beginning in late winter. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent, from which they get their common name, Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed.
Genus Pronunciation: "Helleborus"
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Characteristics
Height:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Multicolored
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Spring Mid Spring
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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Gardening Tips
Hellebores are enjoyable to grow because they are low-maintenance and disease/pest-free. Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring. They can adapt to almost any growing conditions. Though they prefer rich, moist, organic soil, they will also grow in sandy or clay soil. They can even tolerate short periods of drought. The soil pH can range anywhere from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Hellebores are shade plants that need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. They will grow in full shade under large deciduous trees as long as they receive full sun from winter to spring before the trees get their leaves.
To increase the number of hellebores in your garden, mulch them heavily in the fall. The new seedlings will grow in this mulch come spring and can then be transplanted elsewhere in the garden.
WARNING: Hellebores are poisonous. Do not consume any part of the plant!
Cultural Info
Helleborus
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128ct
Container:
1 Quart (12 count)
When to Plant:
Late winter to early spring
Finish:
12-14 weeks
Notes:
Can be sold as a green plant in fall or the following spring. Expect only 10-15% to flower the following season.
20ct
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Early to mid fall or winter through early spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Expect 10-15% to flower the following spring.If held for one full season through a second vernalization you can expect much higher percentage of flowers.
30ct
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Can be sold the same season as a green plant. Expect only 10-15% to flower the following spring.
Growing Temperature:
50-55° F days
40-45° F nights
Soil PH:
5.5-5.8 (see below for more details)
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed heavier during the cool growing season when plants are active (fall and spring). Apply 100-150 ppm N at this time. Helleborus are lighter feeders in summer when plants are summer dormant. Apply 50-75 ppm N during summer months and monitor EC levels in soil to avoid root burning from elevated salts.
Helleborus benefit from regular iron applications, which helps keep the foliage green and prevents chlorosis. We recommend applying a 6% EDDHA iron as a sprench at 4-6 oz/gal every 1-2 weeks.
Vernalization:
Cold temperatures required for active growth. Force at 45-55 degrees for best flower performance.
Pests & Diseases:
Scale can be a problem on helleborus and is easy to miss until there is a large population size. Scout the stems and undersides of leaves.Watch for crown and root rots as well as botrytis.
Potting & Timing:
Helleborus prefers cool temperatures and shaded conditions.
They put on most of their growth in early spring and then again in fall. Summer potting is not recommended.
Moisture:
Keep plants moderately moist but not wet.
Planting Level:
At crown level.
Lighting:
Provide 50% shade to avoid stress from the sunlight.
Other Comments:
Additional pH Notes: While in the garden Hellebores might prefer an alkaline soil, we have found that juvenile plants in a production environment benefit from a lower pH.Our pH listing above is lower than one may think is appropriate, however we find most growers have high alkalinity water which tends to raise the pH to 5.8-6.4.
Grower Tips:
Helleborus grow under cool conditions. Avoid overfeeding and overwatering in the summer months when plants are inactive. Helleborus must be mature to achieve consistent flowering. After the first season expect 10-15% to flower. After the second season more consistent flowering will appear.
Fun Facts
In popular legend, Lenten Rose were blooming outside the stable in Bethlehem, hence the name "Lenten" rose. However, Hellebores aren't native to that area.
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