Helleborus hybridus Apricot Spotted
Helleborus hybridus Apricot Spotted
Helleborus hybridus Apricot Spotted
Helleborus hybridus Apricot Spotted
Helleborus x hybridus Apricot guttatus
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore
Young plant very well packaged. Very good quality plant; I can't wait for the flowering.
Plume, 12/03/2026
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Description
Helleborus x hybridus Apricot Spotted flowers from February to mid-April with large, light apricot flowers 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, spotted with red and finely edged with a slightly faded red. This robust and hardy perennial can be grown in borders, under shrubs, in mixed borders and in pots. It is easy to grow, even in heavy and poorly drained soil, and thrives in shade or non-scorching sun, bringing softness and light.
Native to central and eastern Caucasus, Helleborus orientalis subsp. guttatus, sometimes called Lenten Rose, is a perennial plant of the ranunculaceae family, distinguished by the strong red to brown markings on its petals. It is a hardy plant that can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F), naturally growing in forests, thickets, and clearings up to 2,000 m (2,187 yards) altitude. The 'Apricot' variety forms a compact and leafy clump 40 cm (16in) in all directions composed of palmate, slightly toothed, dark green and shiny, evergreen basal leaves 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) long, composed of 7 to 9 leaflets. They only live for 8 months and are regularly replaced by new leaves.
Between February and April, a stem of single, cup-shaped, nodding flowers 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter forms. They are inclined downwards allowing water to slide off like an umbrella, to protect the heart of the flower from rotting. Hellebore is a bushy plant that does not like to be moved once established, with young plants taking some time to flower. The seeds are sown by ants.
Use Hellebores as elements of an ancient tapestry, mixing them with brightly coloured woodland plants. They are highlighted when planted near Pieris, small-sized rhododendrons, under conifers (especially on wind-exposed sites), and surrounded by primroses, wood anemones, corydalis, dicentra, cardamine, or spring-flowering bulbs and snowdrops. You can also accompany them with ferns and shade-loving irises to create a beautiful contrast a little later in the season. They can be planted in a group near the entrance of the house, in a shaded area, to fully enjoy their early flowers. They are suitable as cut flowers and in beds, borders, or containers... Over time, Hellebore flowers do not fade like the majority of other flowers, they dry up.
Each seed sown Hellebore has a unique flower colour, so slight colour variations may exist between two plants, which is normal and inevitable. However, if the difference is too significant and distorts the desired effect, we will refund or replace the affected plant.
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Helleborus
x hybridus
Apricot guttatus
Ranunculaceae
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Helleborus x hybridus Apricot Spotted will grow in any acidic, rich, light or clayey soil, in partial or light shade, sheltered from cold and dominant winds. Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours in the south. This perennial should be planted from early autumn to spring, between February and April. It thrives in deeply cultivated soil mixed with organic matter. Feed with bone meal or another organic fertiliser. Water well after planting and add a layer of mulch 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) thick. Regularly remove faded leaves to improve flowering. Maintain a planting distance of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) to promote their growth. Hellebore does not tolerate stagnant water as it may cause rotting.
The roots should not completely dry out in summer. Hellebores can be affected by a cryptogamic disease transmitted by aphids, called black spot. Remove old leaves from deciduous species or stained leaves from evergreen species when flower buds appear. Remove faded flowers after the seeds fall. They can also suffer from grey rot or die from collar rot in poor growing conditions, or excessively wet situations.
On a balcony or terrace, plant them in pots 4 to 5 times larger than their size, as they need space to develop their root system. Most hellebores are very hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) without suffering, allowing them to adapt to almost all regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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