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H. Orientalis
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Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten Rose. It grows hardy around the world in temperate zones 4-7. In the English speaking world they are known as the Lenten Rose but are not roses at all. They are actually of the Butter Cup family. Their flowers bloom during the Easter celebration of Lent, leading the vernal precession of color in the shady areas of thoughtful perennial gardens. When they are not in bloom they remain as lush ground cover throughout the year; and they are deer proof. This lush, hardy shade perennial is grown and prized by master gardeners throughout the world. The selection I grow here at my nursery produce a mixed symphony of colors ranging from white to pink to purple with many suprise variations in between - I referred to them as a traditional cottage variety.
Where ever possible, I always recommend that gardeners purchase these plants from thier local nurseries or landscapers. However, many of my internet visitors are unable to find the Lenten Rose anywhere locally. For thoes, we have set aside a limited number of flowering mature 4 year olds that you may purchase. All orders are shipped COD, "moisten bare root" 2nd Air Delivery (UPS ). No P.O. Box addresses please. All shipments are sent COD, you must be there to receive your shipment, and please, plant your plants as soon as they arrive. Expedited shipping ensures minimum stress on the plants root systems. We pack all plants in a light layer of moisten soil and deliver them to the shipping depot as late in the day as possible. An average order of 7-10 plants can carry a shipping charge of $25-$40 depending on how far you are from my location. Compared to some internet commerce sites, my site is very primitive. Most of my internet sales to gardeners are preceeded with several email correspondence to coordinate the effort. If you would like to purchase plants, email me below to learn more.
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The information on this web site is primarily about my own cottage-variety selection of, h.Orientalis. I grow them here in Athens, Ga.
I am located in the Piedmont of northeastern Georgia , in the southeastern region of the United States - zone 7.
Helleborus Orientalis - the hardy Lenten Rose.
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