Mardi Gras Black Shades Lenten Rose
Helleborus 'Mardi Gras Black Shades'
Large, nodding, deep purple to near black blooms top dark green, leathery foliage. This winter bloomer is a must in shade gardens and cut flower displays. 2005 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year selection.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | hell-e-BOR-us |
| Key feature: | Winter Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | 12 -18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Winter |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5698 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Large, nodding, deep purple to near black blooms top dark green, leathery foliage. This winter bloomer is a must in shade gardens and cut flower displays. 2005 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year selection.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | hell-e-BOR-us |
| Key feature: | Winter Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | 12 -18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Winter |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5698 |
