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Helleborus hybridus ViV Elena

Helleborus x hybridus ViV® Elena
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore

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A variety derived from in vitro culture and not from seed sowing, disease-free, more compact, more floriferous and more colourful. Elena bears double flowers, a beautiful red leaning towards dark pink. This Lenten rose is adorned with a heart of contrasting yellow stamens, adding to its charm. This compact perennial is stunning for brightening up shady areas of the garden and can also be grown in a pot. Its early flowering starts in autumn and lasts for about 2 months.  It is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant in ordinary, but well-drained, not too dry soil.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December
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Description

Oriental Hellebore Elena is one of the earliest varieties of this excellent Viv series, blooming from October to November. This Lenten Rose produces stunning double flowers, in a beautiful pinkish-red, enhanced by a contrasting yellow stamen centre. It is a robust and hardy perennial, easy to grow in all regions. It will make beautiful beds in shaded areas, and its compact growth also allows for easy cultivation in pots. Plant it under deciduous trees, where it will bloom at the base in autumn.

ViV Hellebores are varieties resulting from in-vitro multiplication. Unlike varieties resulting from seed multiplication, hellebores produced by in-vitro guarantee a rigorously identical flowering to the variety they come from. They have the same genetic characteristics as the mother plant, are more vigorous, and develop uniformly.

Oriental Hellebore Viv Elena belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, which includes around sixty genera and approximately 2500 species, mostly herbaceous. The species Helleborus orientalis is native to Greece, Turkey, and the central and eastern Caucasus. It is a perennial plant that readily hybridizes with other species, resulting in hybrids with varied colours and forms. These hybrids are rarely given variety names, but are distinguished by their shape and colour characteristics. The Oriental Hellebore is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C, naturally growing in forests, thickets, and clearings up to 2,000 m (2,187 yards) altitude.


Elena forms a compact clump, 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18in) high and about 30 cm (12in) wide. Its foliage consists of palmate, slightly toothed, dark green and glossy, evergreen basal leaves which live for 8 months and are regularly replaced by new leaves. Elena blooms in autumn from October to November, significantly earlier than most other varieties of Oriental Hellebore. The flowers are composed of multiple rows of petals, increasing in size from the centre outwards, resembling certain double Clematis flowers, which also belong to the Ranunculaceae family. Their unique shape and dark pinkish-red colour, enhanced by a central bouquet of yellow stamens, give them an irresistible romantic charm. They are inclined downwards, allowing water to slide off like an umbrella to protect the flower's heart from rotting. Hellebores do not like to be moved once established, and young plants sometimes take time to bloom, so be careful to choose their location carefully.

Hellebores are truly captivating perennial plants, unrivalled in brightening up the dark days of autumn and winter. With its early and long-lasting flowering, Elena will be perfect to accompany other Hellebores with winter blooms, extending the flowering season. Plant with delicious Sarcococca hookeriana, a small evergreen bush with elegant foliage that is covered in highly fragrant flowers in winter and then produces decorative black fruits. Sculptural Mahonia bealei will also allow you to enjoy its abundant yellow flowering in the heart of winter and add volume to your winter bed.

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time October to November
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Helleborus

Species

x hybridus

Cultivar

ViV® Elena

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference174861

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Planting and care

Oriental Hellebore Elena grows in any neutral to moderately chalky, 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. It thrives in deeply worked soil mixed with organic matter. Use bone meal or another organic fertilizer to feed it. 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. Ensure a planting distance of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) between each plant to promote their development. Hellebore does not tolerate stagnant water as it may cause root rot. 

The roots should not completely dry out in summer. Hellebores can be affected by a fungal disease transmitted by aphids, known as black spot. Remove the spotted leaves of evergreen species when the flower buds appear. Remove faded flowers after the seed falls. They can also suffer from grey rot or die from collar rot due to poor growing conditions, in excessively wet situations.

On a balcony or terrace, plant this perennial in a pot 4 to 5 times larger than its size, as it needs space to develop its root system. This Hellebore can withstand temperatures down to -15°C, or even lower, allowing it to adapt to almost all regions.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus and light

Care

Pruning instructions Remove any stained leaves when flower buds appear. Remove faded flowers after seed drop.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to March
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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