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Helleborus hybridus ViV Gianina

Helleborus x hybridus ViV® Gianina
Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore

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Gianina is a variety of Hellebore among the earliest in the Viv series. From the month of September, very beautiful double flowers, pure white with a yellow stamen heart appear. This evergreen perennial forms a clump of dark green, finely cut foliage, decorative throughout the year. Planted in partial shade in a bed of various perennials, it will announce autumn with its beautiful bright flowers. Thriving in rich and well-drained soil, this Christmas Rose is hardy and quite easy to grow as long as it is protected from the strong rays of the sun.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 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 ViV Gianina is a recent variety with particularly early flowering. Blooming for several weeks from September, this Lenten Rose produces large double, open white flowers with a yellow stamen centre. This evergreen perennial with dark green leaves forms a fairly tall tuft, decorative in all seasons. Robust and very hardy, it is easy to grow in all regions. Plant it in light shade or even denser shade to protect it from the sun's intense rays, with other perennials to create a varied and colourful bed. It is a variety derived from in vitro culture, disease-free, more floriferous and more colourful than those from traditional propagation methods.

The ViV® Hellebores are varieties derived from in-vitro propagation. Unlike varieties derived from seed propagation, Hellebores produced by in-vitro guarantee flowering that is identical to the variety from which they are derived. They have the same genetic characteristics as the mother plant, are more vigorous and develop uniformly.

Hellebore ViV Gianina belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, which includes about sixty genera and around 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 to produce many hybrids with varied colours and forms. Variety names ar rarely given to these hybrids they are distinguished by their shape and colour. The Oriental Hellebore is a hardy plant that tolerates temperatures as low as -15°C, naturally growing in forests, thickets, and clearings up to an altitude of 2,000 m (2,187 yards).

Part of a wide range of hybrids selected for their compactness and abundant flowering, this variety has superior growth as it forms a tuft that can only reach 55 cm (22in) in height, with a width of about forty. Its vegetation consists of palmate, slightly toothed, dark green and shiny basal leaves. These are evergreen leaves which live for only 8 months and are regularly replaced by new leaves. Opening widely in all directions, they give Gianina a somewhat airy appearance, quite different from the compact and compressed habits of many other varieties in this group.
Gianina also flowers earlier than others, as early as September for many weeks until October and even later. The flowers are almost immaculately white, with only the base of the petals being slightly greenish, from where yellow stamens emerge in the centre. These are quite large flowers, with a row of outer petals that are well open and spread out and inner petals that are more wavy. These flowers are carried by fairly long peduncles that stand out distinctly from the mass of evergreen foliage, making them clearly visible with their size and light colour. They are inclined downwards, giving them a certain casual grace and allowing water to slide off like an umbrella protecting the heart, which would otherwise rot. Hellebore does not like to be moved once established, with young plants sometimes taking time to flower. So be sure to choose their location carefully when planting.

This Gianina Hellebore is a very beautiful perennial for autumn, which you can combine with other seasonal flowers. It will go well with small autumn Asters, such as the Aster dumosus Bahamas, which forms a short and compact tuft covered with bright pink star-shaped flowers from August and tolerates partial shade. To give a wild touch to a tree border, plant Eupatorium coelestinum behind Gianina, a plume-like blue-flowered Eupatorium that will harmonize beautifully with the pure white of our Oriental Hellebore. To extend the flowering season, mix it with other varieties of Winter Hellebores, and Cyclamen coum, which is also comfortable in woodland situations and will reward you with its beautiful pink flowers from January onwards.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time September to October
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 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Helleborus

Species

x hybridus

Cultivar

ViV® Gianina

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Lenten Rose, Oriental Hellebore

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference174871

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Planting and care

Oriental Hellebore Gianina grows in any neutral to moderately chalky soil, or even slightly acidic, rich, light or clayey, 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. To feed, use bone meal or another organic fertilizer. 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 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18in) between each plant to encourage their development. 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 disease transmitted by aphids, known as black spot. Remove any stained leaves when the flower buds appear. Remove faded flowers after seeding. They can also suffer from grey rot or collar rot due to poor growing conditions, in excessively moist 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, Calcareous
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 floral buds appear. Remove faded flowers after seeds 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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