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Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee'
Lenten Rose
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSHelleborus x hybridus ‘Picotee’ (ex: Dan Hinkley) – CLOSEOUT - This is a lovely, pastel selection that was first offered by the original Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington. The downward facing broad bells are white with an aura of pink concentrated at the edges of all sepals. The flowers of Helleborus x hybridus ‘Picotee’ are soft, gentle and graceful followed by typical leathery foliage of rich deep green. In the north spring planting is strongly recommended.
Characteristics and Attributes for Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Winter / Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Dappled Shade
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
Attributes
- Natural Garden
- Border
- Woodland
- Massing
- Wildlife Garden
- Specimen
- Rock Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Moist
- Woodland
- Fertile
- Humus Laden
- Organic
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division
Genus Overview: Helleborus
Hellebores are indispensible in the woodland garden. They are among the earliest, herbaceous plants with the largest, showiest flowers to brave late winter/early spring cold temperatures and shine, shine, shine! Flowers often age to chartreuse (certainly in H. x hybridus) extending the bloom effect. The foliage for most of the following perennials lasts for nearly 3 seasons – from spring until the following winter solstice in northeastern Connecticut. It is said that lime in the planting hole is helpful. We have never done so and they perform wonderfully for us. Open shade, dappled conditions, morning sun/afternoon shade is best. Plant them in any good woodland soil with organic matter. All of the following are offered as pot grown by good old-fashioned perennial division. In the north spring planting is strongly recommended.