Picotee Pearl Lenten Rose

Picotee Pearl Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee Pearl')

Picotee Pearl Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee Pearl') is an exquisite early-season perennial known for its elegantly edged, soft-colored blooms. This variety produces large, creamy white to pale pink flowers adorned with a rich, deep-pink picotee edge, adding striking contrast and beauty to the winter garden. Blooming from late winter into early spring, Picotee Pearl brings sophistication and charm to shaded landscapes.

Distinctive Features

Picotee Pearl features outward-facing, cup-shaped blooms with a luminous pale base color and a delicate yet bold picotee outline in shades of pink to burgundy. The flowers have a soft watercolor effect, giving them an ethereal quality. The deep green, leathery foliage remains evergreen, ensuring year-round interest.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers partial to full shade but tolerates dappled sunlight.
• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
• Water: Prefers regular moisture but is highly drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, adaptable to various climates.

Ideal Uses

• Shaded Borders: Provides striking color contrast.
• Woodland Gardens: Thrives in naturalized settings.
• Mass Plantings: Creates an enchanting early-season floral display.
• Containers: Performs well in shaded patio arrangements.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Unique picotee-edged blooms enhance floral designs.

Low Maintenance Care

Picotee Pearl Lenten Rose is a resilient, long-lived perennial requiring minimal care.

• Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates occasional dryness.
• Pruning: Remove older foliage in late winter for fresh spring growth.
• Fertilizing: Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Highly resistant to browsing animals.

Why Choose Picotee Pearl?

This refined, early-blooming perennial provides soft, pearlescent blooms with a dramatic picotee edge, ensuring long-lasting garden interest.

• Soft White-to-Pink Blooms: Enhanced by an elegant deep-pink edge.
• Long Blooming: Flowers persist from late winter into early spring.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round garden structure.
• Shade-Tolerant: Ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders.

For a graceful, easy-care perennial with sophisticated picotee blooms, Picotee Pearl Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus 'Picotee Pearl') is a must-have.