Helleborus × hybridus 'First Dance' (Wedding Party Series)
Lenten rose hellebore
Perfect for adding colour to shady gardens, this lenten rose features large, double yellow blooms that measure 5-6cm (2in) across....
9cm pot
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Plant description
Perfect for adding colour to shady gardens, this lenten rose features large, double yellow blooms that measure 5-6cm (2in) across. Each flower is edged with a maroon picotee and lightly veined in a contrasting shade, creating a striking, long-lasting visual display that blooms during the Christian season of Lent.
Helleborus × hybridus 'First Dance' thrives in moist, woodland areas, naturally spreading through its extensive root system. It’s a versatile choice for areas of dappled shade beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, adding year-round interest.
The plant’s sturdy stems hold the nodding flowers above a backdrop of glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage. Additionally, it's deer-resistant, making it a great option for garden spaces where browsing animals are a concern.
Helleborus × hybridus 'First Dance' thrives in moist, woodland areas, naturally spreading through its extensive root system. It’s a versatile choice for areas of dappled shade beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, adding year-round interest.
The plant’s sturdy stems hold the nodding flowers above a backdrop of glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage. Additionally, it's deer-resistant, making it a great option for garden spaces where browsing animals are a concern.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helleborus × hybridus First Dance (Wedding Party Series):
Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
