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Helleborus x hybridus 'Pretty Ellen White (Ships in Spring)

Lenten Rose

Helleborus ‘Pretty Ellen White’ features elegant single blooms of pure, bright white, each flower centered by a ring of golden stamens that gives it a crisp, refined look in late winter and early spring. The clean, open form highlights the clarity of the petals, creating a fresh, understated presence in shaded borders and woodland plantings. Rising above deep evergreen foliage, the flowers bring welcome brightness to the garden’s earliest weeks. With its neat, clump‑forming habit and reliable early bloom, it’s an excellent choice for adding a calm, luminous accent in part to full shade with moist, well‑drained soil.

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Growing and Maintenance Tips for Helleborus x hybridus 'Pretty Ellen White (Ships in Spring)

Planting: Plant in early spring or fall. Set bare roots with the crown just at soil level and space 12 to 18 inches apart. Soak roots for 3–6 hours before planting if dry.
Location: Partial to full shade is ideal—under deciduous trees or in woodland borders. Protect from harsh winter winds and intense summer sun.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0). Enrich with compost or leaf mold.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Once established, hellebores are drought-tolerant but appreciate occasional deep watering in dry spells.
Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 4–9. Evergreen in mild climates; foliage may die back in colder zones but regrows in spring.
Fertilization: Apply compost or a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again after flowering.
Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter before new growth emerges. Deadhead spent blooms to tidy the plant.
Propagation: Divide clumps in early spring or fall. Avoid disturbing mature plants unless necessary.
Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free. Watch for aphids and black spot in humid conditions.