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Helleborus x hybridus 'Medallion'

Lenten Rose

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Medallion’ – is one of the earliest named selections of Lenten Rose. The centers of the creamy sepals (petals) are evenly and heavily speckled with red purple but all edges are pure creamy white. The foliage is especially a dark glossy and leathery green, looking good upon emerging after the flowers and holding their beauty to the winter solstice. It’s hard to believe but this is a virtual heirloom… where does the time go? In the north spring planting is strongly recommended. 'Medallion' is a clumping perennial with three seasons of interest.


Height:

10-16 in

Colors:

White / Purple Speckles

Zone:

4 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Helleborus x hybridus 'Medallion'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Winter / Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees
  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Rock Garden
  • Border
  • Woodland
  • Natural Garden
  • Edging
  • Massing
  • Wildlife Garden
  • Specimen

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Organic
  • Moist
  • Woodland
  • Fertile
  • Humus Laden

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division

Genus Overview: Helleborus

Hellebores are indispensible in the woodland garden. They are among the earliest, herbaceous plants with the largest, showiest flowers to brave late winter/early spring cold temperatures and shine, shine, shine! Flowers often age to chartreuse (certainly in H. x hybridus) extending the bloom effect. The foliage for most of the following perennials lasts for nearly 3 seasons – from spring until the following winter solstice in northeastern Connecticut. It is said that lime in the planting hole is helpful. We have never done so and they perform wonderfully for us. Open shade, dappled conditions, morning sun/afternoon shade is best. Plant them in any good woodland soil with organic matter. All of the following are offered as pot grown by good old-fashioned perennial division. In the north spring planting is strongly recommended.