Hellebore x hybridus 'Royal Heritage' [Lenten Rose]

[Andrea B.]

Blum, Andrea G (2022) Helleborus  L. x hybridus 'Royal Heritage' (Ranunculaceae) Lenten Rose. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. LINK

 

Middletown, NJ, USA

01 April 2013

Cultivar in home garden

 

Comment:

The UV-dark anthers give the impression that this Helleborus has a bull's-eye.

The petals (which are formally known as sepals in this flower) stay on the flower for a long time. The leaves remain green during the winter. And the plant grows well in the shade. All things considered, it is a very nice addition to the home garden. 

 

Reference:

1. Wikipedia (19 July 2022) Hellebore. Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco, CA.

 

Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Zeiss UV-Planar 60/4.5]

 

Visible Light [f/11 for 1/50" @ ISO-100 in Sunlight with Baader UV/IR-Cut filter]

 

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 3" @ ISO-400 in Sunlight with BaaderU UV-pass filter]

 

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1.6" @ ISO-400 in Sunlight with PrecisionU UV-pass filter]

[colinbm]

Pretty in pink....
The UVA ones are so clear & sharp.