Helleborus x hybridus 'Dorothy's Dawn' | Dorothy's Dawn Lenten Rose
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × hybridus 'Dorothy's Dawn' is an evergreen perennial developed by Rodney Davey as part of the Frostkiss® series. This cultivar blooms from mid-winter to mid-spring, typically from February through April, producing large, outward-facing flowers in soft to rosy pink hues with a central cluster of cream-colored stamens.
A notable feature of 'Dorothy's Dawn' is its leathery, divided leaves adorned with white marbling, and lavender-purple hues, becoming more pronounced during the winter months. This marbled foliage provides year-round interest, enhancing shaded gardens and containers. The plant's clump-forming habit and resilience make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens, offering both aesthetic appeal and durability.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × hybridus 'Dorothy's Dawn' is an evergreen perennial developed by Rodney Davey as part of the Frostkiss® series. This cultivar blooms from mid-winter to mid-spring, typically from February through April, producing large, outward-facing flowers in soft to rosy pink hues with a central cluster of cream-colored stamens.
A notable feature of 'Dorothy's Dawn' is its leathery, divided leaves adorned with white marbling, and lavender-purple hues, becoming more pronounced during the winter months. This marbled foliage provides year-round interest, enhancing shaded gardens and containers. The plant's clump-forming habit and resilience make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens, offering both aesthetic appeal and durability.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × hybridus 'Dorothy's Dawn' is an evergreen perennial developed by Rodney Davey as part of the Frostkiss® series. This cultivar blooms from mid-winter to mid-spring, typically from February through April, producing large, outward-facing flowers in soft to rosy pink hues with a central cluster of cream-colored stamens.
A notable feature of 'Dorothy's Dawn' is its leathery, divided leaves adorned with white marbling, and lavender-purple hues, becoming more pronounced during the winter months. This marbled foliage provides year-round interest, enhancing shaded gardens and containers. The plant's clump-forming habit and resilience make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens, offering both aesthetic appeal and durability.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Evergreen, dark green with silver marbling and lavender-purple hues
Flower color: Light pink to rose, outward-facing blooms with cream-colored stamens
Bloom time: February to April
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant
