Mardi Gras Yellow Shades Lenten Rose
Helleborus 'Mardi Gras Yellow Shades'
Provided for consumer information—Monrovia is not currently growing this plant.
Large, nodding, softly shaded chartreuse yellow blooms are marked with irregular burgundy designs. These lovely 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: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Winter |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5773 |
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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, softly shaded chartreuse yellow blooms are marked with irregular burgundy designs. These lovely 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: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Winter |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5773 |
