Merlin Lenten Rose is a late winter-blooming evergreen perennial with glossy dark green basal foliage with light green veining. Clusters of upward facing light pink flowers that deepen to cranberry before fading to pinkish-green bloom on dark stems from late winter to mid spring. Best bloom in dappled sun and moist well-drained soils. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Leaf spot and crown rot can be an occasional problem. Protect from winter winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Baneberry, Columbine, Lungwort
IMAGE: Mark Levisay, D75_5363-1
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
