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. |