Helleborus orientalis
Lenten Rose
Description
The noticeably long-stalked leaves of this plant are usually divided into leafleats, and are decorated with large flowers, born singly or in clusters. The Lenten-rose should be planted in good soil with a generous amount of organic material added. It should be fed only once or twice every year, and should not be moved very often due to its slow re-establishment.
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.