Alternative Names:
comm. Lenten Rose
Narrative Description:
A wonderful Lenten Rose with double flowers as close to pure white that you can imagine. Flowers emerge in early spring on tough, glossy green foliage. A welcome end to winter!
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Excellent for use in early spring containers, but equally happy in the bed or shady border.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
35 x 25 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Flower Colour:
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
February - April
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
CAUTION: Can be harmful if eaten.
Family:
RANUNCULACEAE
Genus:
Helleborus
Species:
orientalis hybrid
Cultivar:
Double White (Pure)
Alternative Names:
comm. Lenten Rose
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
24 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
April - June
Recommended Sales Window:
January - July
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 19/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 21 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
Phytopthera
Pythium
|
100 Plants / Tray |
66 Plants / Tray |
66 Plants / Tray |
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66 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
