With Helleborus × 'Royal Heritage™', you get one of the earliest flowering perennials for the shade garden. This strain is grown for its mixed, showy blooms that appear in late winter to early spring, often when little else is in color. The leathery, deep green foliage forms a neat mound and can remain evergreen in many climates, giving you structure even after the flowers fade.

Plant your Lenten Rose 'Royal Heritage™' in part shade to full shade, ideally in humus-rich, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist. Morning sun is usually fine, but protect plants from hot afternoon sun, especially in warmer areas. Water regularly during establishment, then keep moisture steady during dry spells; a light mulch helps conserve moisture and protects the crown. Avoid moving established clumps often, as hellebores prefer to settle in for the long haul.

Expect a mature size around 18-24 inches tall with a clumping habit that slowly broadens over time. For the cleanest spring display, you can cut back tattered older leaves in late winter just as new growth and flower stems rise. Wear gloves when handling, as sap can irritate skin, and keep all parts away from children and pets since the plant is toxic if eaten.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 18-24"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Rabbits
• Evergreen: Yes

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