Clump-forming, late winter blooming perennial. Large, cup-shaped, generally nodding flowers in a range of colors and bicolors such as white, yellow, pink and purple with contrasting yellow stamens. Flowers are usually held in clusters at the top of thick, flowering stems. Blooms from late winter to spring. Wide, palmate, glossy green leaves sprout from the crown. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous in very cold climates. Great under shady trees and large shrubs, in borders and woodland gardens.
Helleborus hybrid 'Frostkiss Pippa's Purple'
Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large purple flowers with burgundy spotting
- Silvery green marbled foliage
- Early bloomer; late winter-early spring
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, humusy, well-drained soil in part to full shade. Plants do well with supplemental water during dry spells but once established they are drought tolerant. Cut back flowering stems after blooming to encourage new growth. Plants can be divided in spring and will self-seed if spent flowers are left.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 16-24 in
Price Level 1: $39.99 ~8"
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Salt Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Helleborus
Common Name: Lenten Rose
Clump-forming, late winter blooming perennial. Large, cup-shaped, generally nodding flowers in a range of colors and bicolors such as white, yellow, pink and purple with contrasting yellow stamens. Flowers are usually held in clusters at the top of thick, flowering stems. Blooms from late winter to spring. Wide, palmate, glossy green leaves sprout from the crown. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous in very cold climates. Great under shady trees and large shrubs, in borders and woodland gardens.