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Helleborus Brandywine™

Lenten Rose

We are delighted to have introduced this magnificent new series from Hellebore breeder David Culp! His 15 years of breeding using rare species and prized selections from collectors and specialty nurseries has produced a premium strain with clear colors and distinctive forms. This group promises plenty of doubles and anemones, as well as dark reds, spotted pinks, picotees, and apricots. A keen eye, hand pollination, and years of careful selection mean beautiful plants for you!

"For the past fourteen years I have traveled to personally hand select parent plants from the best breeders from around the world, including Elizabeth Strangman, Ashwood Nursery, Blackthorn Nurseries, Gisela Schmiemann, and Phedar Nurseries. I journeyed not only for the plants but also to reap the benefits of their knowledge and encouragement. Brandywine Hellebores™ are seedlings that originated in my garden, and are the result of decades of work with these hand selected plants. I've used these tried and true hellebore foundations to build upon, and now my hybrids contain hand-pollinated, open-pollinated and self-pollinated plants. Color and form are the chief focal point of my breeding work, as evidenced by the single, anemone (semi-double) and doubles that abound in this premium mix." ~ David L. Culp

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Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Mixed Colors

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Tolerant of many different soil types and light situations, Hellebores prefer soil with good drainage and the dappled shade of high trees. They work perfectly well in almost full sun to almost full shade, though flower production will be less in the shade of evergreens or a permanent structure. Hellebores are at their best in average soil moisture, but will tolerate dryness. Wet winter soils encourage root and crown rot.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Moist Shade
Ground Cover
Container
Rock Garden
Mass Planting
Evergreen
Border
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Part Sun
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Early Spring
Winter
Late Summer
Late Spring / Early Summer
Fall
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Good Drainage
Average