Botanical Name: Common Names:
Helleborus hybrida Winter Sunshine Winter Rose, Lentern Rose, Hellebore,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Upright
Description:
Helleborus Winter Sunshine is a vigorous grower that is sure to brighten any dreary day in any garden. Beautiful creamy blooms open from pink buds from winter to mid spring. Winter Sunshine is the perfect solution to brightening any shady zones. The masses of flowers are held aloft over the dark green serrated foliage. This is a terrific accent plant for general garden use. Use also for container displays for winter and early spring, small gardens, patios and shaded courtyards. Undercover areas or dry shade beneath tree canopies. Grows approx. 50cm H x 60cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Thrips
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
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate