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PO Box 567
Lilydale, Vic 3140
Phone (03) 9735 3831

Helleborus x hybridus 'Duke of Burgundy'

Crimson Lenten Rose

Plant Type Dwarf shrub
Flower Colour Burgundy
Leaf Shape Pedate
Leaf Colour Green
Sun/Shade Part-full sun
Climate Min Sub alpine
Climate Max Sub trop
Drought No
Coastal No
Frost Heavy
Native Europe
Flower Months Jul-Oct

            

‘Duke of Burgundy’ has deep burgundy flowers.  They come from hand selected deep burgundy parents which means that 95% will come true.  They grow to 40 to 50 cm tall and will spread over a square metre in a couple of years.  Plant en masse for the best effect but they can also be grown as specimen plants or even in patio tubs.  Plant with Heucheras and Hydrangeas for year round color.  Alternatively interplant with Clivia, Dianella, Arthropodium or  dwarf  Agapanthus for a mixture of form and color.

 

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Duke of Burgundy’ requires little effort to keep them performing and growing well.  Give them an annual feed with Osmocote Slow Release in late spring.  Remove the spent flowers prior to seed set and trim off any ratty leaves.  It is not necessary but will give you a better floral display if most of the leaves are trimmed back during early winter.

 

 

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