Helleborus x ballardiae HGC® Merlin (Lenten Rose)
(Helleborus Gold Collection®) Blooms of light pink that age to dark rosy pink boast a small centre bunch of yellow stamens and flower on foliage of dark blue-green leaves. Slow growth rate.
Hellebores get their common name- Lenten Rose- from the fact that they bloom for approximately six weeks beginning in late winter, or during the Christian season of Lent, heralding in spring.
Blooms late winter to early spring
1 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
Other plants in the Helleborus Gold Collection®
| Zone | Zone 5 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
| Patent Info | PP# 15,705 |
