Brandywine™ Lenten Rose
Helleborus orientalis 'Brandywine Series'
Brightens shady areas with a wonderful mix of flower forms including double blooms and anemones. The strain also mixes a lovely range of colors including dark reds, spotted pinks, and apricots. Thrives in moist soil. Flowers make outstanding, long-lasting cut flowers.
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms basal clumps to 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Blooms late winter to spring. |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5988 |
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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.
Brightens shady areas with a wonderful mix of flower forms including double blooms and anemones. The strain also mixes a lovely range of colors including dark reds, spotted pinks, and apricots. Thrives in moist soil. Flowers make outstanding, long-lasting cut flowers.
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.
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Forms basal clumps to 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Blooms late winter to spring. |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5988 |
