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 'Wedding Party Dark and Handsome'
Lenten Rose
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- 2"-3" black-purple double flowers
- Glossy, green, palmately divided leaves
- Heavy bloomer, Late winter to early spring
- Early spring nectar source
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
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: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $34.99 ~8"
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Salt Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Winter
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
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.