Botanical Name: Common Names:
Helleborus ballardiae Marlon Winter Rose, Lentern Rose, Hellebore,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Upright
Description:
'Marlon' has a compact, medium to vigorous growth habit. Attractive deep green leaves and rose-buds open to large cream flowers that mature to green. Use in the garden as a low growing perennial ground cover, as a patio table plant or as an indoor decoration in a cool position. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ranunculaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Green
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate