Helleborus orientalis 'Spotted Hybrids'       0

Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)
Family: Ranunculaceae Subfamily: Ranunculoideae Tribe: Helleboreae
Genus: Helleborus
Synonym(s): Helleborus caucasicus
English name: Lenten rose 'spotted hybrids'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 1 pag. 215-218. ISBN
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 28 pag. 4-12. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: purple
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until February

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 1L container, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden
28-09-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
06-08-21 6x Dead plant asphyxiate: Rb5.