Helleborus x lemperii 'Walberton's Rosemary' PP 19,439
Walberton's Rosemary Hybrid Lenten Rose
Item #: 9417
Zones: 4a to 8b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 15" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Hybrid
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Helleborus 'Walhero') Helleborus x lemperii 'Walberton's Rosemary' was one of the earliest hybrids of Helleborus niger and Helleborus x hybridus. This prolific-flowering selection from the UK's David Tristram was discovered in 2000. Even now, stock remains very scarce. In our trials, Helleborus 'Walberton's Rosemary' starts flowering in early February (NC) with rosy-pink flowers that age darker pink. The foliage and flowers are intermediate between both parents and, like Helleborus niger, the flowers face outward and are less damaged by severe freezes than Helleborus x hybridus. Also, Helleborus 'Walberton's Rosemary' is sterile, so there won't be any surprise offspring to deal with. We find that Helleborus 'Walberton's Rosemary' prefers a bit more sun than typical Helleborus x hybridus, so no deep shade.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Helleborus
Flower Color: Pink
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Rain Garden Plants , Xeriscaping Plants