Hellebore, Lenten Rose 'Red Lady'

Helleborusx hybridus

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us)
Species
x hybridus (hy-BRID-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Oakland, California

Dracut, Massachusetts

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Orient, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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(Zone 5a) | April 2011 | neutral

Though the tag lists this as Helleborus x hybridus, some places list it as Helleborus orientalis 'Red Lady', part of the Lady Series.

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Virginia Beach, VA (Zone 8b) | July 2009 | positive

I planted this perennial about 4-5 years ago without any idea how it would do. This is a must have plant for any shady area that can tak...Read More

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Columbus, OH (Zone 6a) | October 2006 | neutral

Mine has not bloomed yet (it's second year) but is growing and looking nice. It's planted in deep shade on the North side of our house, a...Read More

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