COMMON NAME: HGC® Mahogany Snow Lenten Rose

GARDEN SIZE: 12-15 inches tall, 18-20 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)

WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.

HABIT (FORM): Compact and uniform

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; leathery dark green basal foliage with light green veining

FLOWERS: Large, creamy white flowers with rosy pink reverse, aging to mahogany-pink, blooming from late winter to mid-spring on reddish stems

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May feed pollinators early in the spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: When planting, add a root stimulant, compost, or a fertilizer meant to support new plants. Once established, apply organic compost or a 3-4-5 fertilizer in early spring and early fall.

PRUNING: Remove dead leaves as needed. May be divided after blooming or in early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Horses

USES: Borders, Shade Gardens, Containers, Winter Interest, Cut flowers.