Helleborus orientalis
'Odyssey'
Odyssey Hellebore, Odyssey Oriental Hellebore or Odyssey Lenten Rose
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Helleborus |
Species |
orientalis |
Cultivar |
'Odyssey' |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 30 |
General Description |
Evergreen with erect, leafy stems. |
Cultivation |
Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil in shade. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Leaf spot and crown rot. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, thin yet robust stems. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy in appearance with a leathery texture. |
Flower Description |
Dull flowers with 5 ruffled petals. |
Colour Description |
Dark green leaves, pastel green flowers and reddish-brown stems. |
Texture Description |
Medium. |