Helleborus x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 15 inches
Width: 12 to 15 inches
Flower color: White with dark red spots
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees

Perennials

Helleborus x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted'

White Lady Spotted Lenten Rose

Helleborus x hybridus 'White Lady Spotted' is a semi-evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter to early spring. It produces clusters of nodding, cup-shaped white flowers adorned with dark red spots, creating a delicate and elegant appearance. These blossoms are complemented by serrated, glossy dark green foliage, adding a rich backdrop to the floral display.

This cultivar is part of the Lady Series, a group of seed-raised hellebores developed by Gisela Schmiemann in Germany.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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