Product Description
Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (20)ct Flat
HONEYMOON Series
Common Name: Lenten Rose
Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' bears 2.5-3”, single pale apricot flowers with a lovely rosy pink color on the backs.
Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six weeks or more beginning in late winter. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent, from which they get their common name, Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed.
Hellebores are enjoyable to grow because they are low-maintenance and disease/pest-free. Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring. They can adapt to almost any growing conditions. Though they prefer rich, moist, organic soil, they will also grow in sandy or clay soil. They can even tolerate short periods of drought. The soil pH can range anywhere from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Hellebores are shade plants that need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. They will grow in full shade under large deciduous trees as long as they receive full sun from winter to spring before the trees get their leaves.
To increase the number of hellebores in your garden, mulch them heavily in the fall. The new seedlings will grow in this mulch come spring and can then be transplanted elsewhere in the garden.
WARNING: Hellebores are poisonous. Do not consume any part of the plant!
Height: 18-24 Inches; Spread: 18-24 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Flower Color: Multicolored; Bloomtime: Early Spring - Mid Spring; Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Part Shade to Full Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is a beautiful and unique Lenten rose, a hybrid developed by renowned Helleborus breeder Hans Hansen . It is part of the Honeymoon series and is a single-flowered selection with pale apricot flowers, sometimes described as pale yellow with burgundy and pink highlights . The flowers have lovely rosy-pink undersides. They are 2½-3 inches across and bloom for up to six weeks in late winter to early spring . One of the most exciting features of this plant is its ability to bloom even when there's snow on the ground ! The glossy, dark green foliage is evergreen in warmer climates . This plant is a great addition to any shade garden and is sure to brighten up the landscape.
Characteristics Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' has a number of notable characteristics:
- Flowers: The flowers are large, single, and pale apricot, sometimes described as pale yellow with burgundy and pink highlights , with rosy pink undersides . They bloom heavily in early to mid-spring and last for up to six weeks . Mature plants can produce up to 50 long-lasting blossoms . The flowers are also somewhat drooping.
- Foliage: The foliage is glossy, dark green, and evergreen in warmer climates . The leaves are leathery and divided into 7- to 9-toothed leaflets.
- Growth Habit: Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' grows in a bushy, upright clump that reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide . It has a moderate growth rate.
- Hardiness: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
- Other Notable Features: Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is deer and rabbit resistant . It is also drought tolerant.
- Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort and skin irritation. This plant is toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans.
Garden Uses Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is a versatile plant with a variety of uses in the garden:
- Shady Borders: Its tolerance for shade makes it an excellent choice for brightening up shady borders and woodland gardens.
- Containers: This Lenten rose can also be grown in containers, adding a touch of elegance to patios and decks.
- Underplanting: Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is well-suited for underplanting roses and shrubs, providing ground cover and visual interest.
- Cut Flowers: The beautiful flowers of this plant make excellent cut flowers for arrangements or for floating in bowls.
Care Requirements Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. Here are some basic care requirements:
- Light: This plant performs best in partial shade to full shade . It can tolerate full shade as long as it receives sun in the winter and spring before the trees get their leaves.
- Soil: Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils . It can tolerate a wide variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soil.
- Water: Water new plants once a week or frequently enough to keep the soil lightly moist until established . Once established, this plant is drought tolerant.
- Fertilizer: If the soil is too acidic (pH 6.0 or lower), sprinkle a little lime over the soil surface once a year . It is also recommended to sprinkle a balanced slow-release fertilizer, such as Osmocote 14-14-14, once a year in early spring.
- Pruning: Pruning is not necessary, except to remove old, damaged, and brown foliage.
- Winter Care: Apply a winter mulch, after the ground has frozen, if planted in fall. Remove the mulch in late winter, before growth starts.
- Safety: Always wear gloves when handling this plant, as it can cause skin irritation. Keep children and animals away from the plant, as it is toxic if ingested.
Similar Varieties There are a number of other Helleborus varieties that are similar to 'Sandy Shores'. Some of these include:
- Helleborus Molly's White: This variety features pure white, outward-facing flowers that bloom in mid to late winter. It is a vigorous grower and is also deer resistant.
- Helleborus x nigercors 'Honeyhill Joy': This hybrid Hellebore has large, creamy-white flowers that bloom in early spring. It is known for its long bloom time and is also deer resistant.
- Helleborus x ballardiae 'HGC Merlin': This variety has unique, slate-purple flowers with a lighter speckled pattern. It is a compact grower and is also deer resistant.
- Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome': This Hellebore has deep purple, almost black, single flowers that bloom in early spring. It is a vigorous grower and is also deer resistant.
- Helleborus 'Wedding Crasher': This variety has striking, deep red-purple double flowers with a lighter, speckled center. It is a vigorous grower and is also deer resistant.
Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow Lenten rose that is a great addition to any shade garden. It is a low-maintenance, deer and rabbit resistant plant that thrives in partial to full shade. This hybrid, developed by Hans Hansen, is a unique and valuable addition to the winter garden, as it blooms even when there's snow on the ground. The flowers are large, single, and have a unique pale apricot color, sometimes described as pale yellow with burgundy and pink highlights, with rosy pink undersides. They bloom heavily in early to mid-spring and last for up to six weeks. The glossy, dark green foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. With its early bloom time, unique color, hardiness, and low-maintenance nature, Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of spring to their winter landscape.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
