Helleborus hybridus Magic Apricot guttatus
Helleborus hybridus Magic Apricot guttatus
Helleborus hybridus Magic Apricot guttatus
Helleborus x hybridus Magic Apricot guttatus
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore
Very beautiful young plant arrived in perfect condition, with numerous flowers. Transplanted today into a large pot and put on hold, due to a gust of wind, as I am by the seaside.
Réjane, 19/02/2022
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Description
Magic Apricot Oriental Hellebore guttatus brings a touch of charm to the garden and balcony with its large speckled flowers on a pastel apricot yellow background, whose colour and patterns vary from plant to plant and from flower to flower. This robust and very hardy perennial can be grown in borders, under shrubs, and in pots. Easy to grow, even in heavy and poorly drained soil, it thrives in shade or non-scorching sun, bringing softness and light.
Native to central and eastern Caucasus, Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus, sometimes called Lenten Rose, is a perennial plant from the buttercup family, distinguished by the strong red to brown spotting on its petals. It is a hardy plant that can withstand temperatures as low as -15 °C, naturally growing in forests, thickets, and clearings up to 2,000 m altitude. The variety 'Magic Apricot' is characterized by an unstable, unpredictable flowering in a range of cream, yellow, pale orange, and red. The plant forms a compact leafy clump, 40 cm (16in) in all directions, of palmate, slightly toothed, dark green and shiny basal evergreen leaves, 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) long, composed of 7 to 9 leaflets. They only live for 8 months and are regularly replaced by new leaves. Between February and April, a bouquet of single cup-shaped and inclined flowers, 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, forms. They are inclined downward, allowing water to slide off like an umbrella to protect the heart of the flower from rotting. Hellebore is a bushy plant that does not like to be moved once established, with young plants taking some time to flower. The seeds are spread by ants.
Use hellebores as elements in an ancient tapestry, mixing them with woodland plants in brighter colours. They are complemented by Pieris, smaller-sized rhododendrons, planted under conifers (especially on windy sites), and surrounded by primroses, wood anemones, Corydalis, dicentras, cardamines, or spring-flowering bulbs and snowdrops. You can also accompany them with ferns and shade-loving irises to create a beautiful contrast a little later in the season. They can be planted in groups, like a bouquet, near the entrance of the house, in shady areas, to enjoy their early flowering up close. They are suitable for cut flowers and in beds, borders, or containers… Over time, Hellebore flowers do not fade like the majority of other flowers, but dry up instead.
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Helleborus
x hybridus
Magic Apricot guttatus
Ranunculaceae
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Heleborus x hybridus Magic Apricot guttatus grows in any rich, light or clay soil, in partial or light shade, sheltered from cold and dominant winds. Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours. This perennial can be planted from early autumn to spring, between February and April. It thrives in deeply worked soil mixed with organic matter. To fertilize, use bone meal or another organic fertilizer. Water the plants well then add a layer of mulch 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) thick. Regularly remove withered leaves to improve flowering. Respect a planting distance of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) between each plant in order to promote their development. Hellebore does not tolerate stagnant water as it may cause rotting.
Crowns should not completely dry out in summer. Hellebores can be affected by a fungal disease transmitted by aphids called black spot. Remove old leaves from deciduous species or stained leaves from evergreen species when flower buds appear. Remove faded flowers after seeding. They can also suffer from grey rot or die from collar rot. This often occurs due to poor growing conditions in excessively wet situations.
On a balcony or terrace, plant them in pots 4 to 5 times larger than themselves, as they need space to develop their root system. Most hellebores can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) without suffering, allowing them to adapt to almost all regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.