- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
The delicate yellow petals of the Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose have maroon accents along the edges and backs, giving this stunner added dimension and visual interest. The double flowers of this Helleborus hybrid are 2 to 2.5 inches across and bloom in early to mid-spring. This upright filler boasts glossy green foliage with serrated edges, and even after the flowers fade away, the foliage continues to look amazing and provide greenery through the fall.
Lenten Rose is a slow grower, but that’s not an issue because this plant gets an early start emerging during the spring. Feature this plant in mass plantings, borders, or containers, or trim the abundant blooms to use as cut flowers. Helleborus is deer and rabbit resistant, so you can rest assured the plants will not likely fall victim to hungry foragers. Grow this beautiful Lenten Rose as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose Plant Care
Lenten Rose is an easy plant to maintain because it is not very fussy. The main requirement is light, or rather lack of it. Helleborus needs partial to full shade. This plant can take on somewhat higher light levels during the spring until nearby plants fill in and create shade. Use soil high in organic content that is neutral or slightly alkaline. Soil should also be well-draining because this plant does not like soggy conditions. Water when the top few inches of soil dry out, but established plants are drought tolerant.
Top dress the soil with organic compost or manure or apply a balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season. Helleborus is not a heavy feeder if grown in rich soil. The delicate foliage is prone to wind damage, so remove damage as needed, but try to locate the plant in a protected area near buildings, trees, or tall plants that can provide shelter.
Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose Spacing
As a medium-height plant, the Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose will grow 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Plants can be spread 18 to 24 inches from the center to the neighboring plant to create a continuous planting.
Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
Mature Spread: 2 Feet |
Spacing: 2 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Early Spring To Mid Spring |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Bees |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Wedding Party® First Dance Lenten Rose |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Helleborus hybrid |
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- HELFD
Container Sizes
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations