Hellebore
Perennial

Hellebore

Helleborus

The Lenten Rose. Elegant nodding blooms that thrive in deep shade.

Bloom Season
Jan - Apr
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Sun Requirements
Part Sun4-6 hours
Part Shade2-4 hours
Full ShadeUnder 2 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
12-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Purple
Pink
White
Lavender
Green
Traits
Deer Resistant Low Maintenance Winter Interest Cut Flower
Soil
Clay
Where to buy
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Popular Hellebore Varieties
Penny's Pink Hellebore
Penny's Pink
Outward-facing rose-pink blooms with veined petals, held above marbled foliage.
Ivory Prince Hellebore
Ivory Prince
Outward-facing ivory blooms blushed with pink and chartreuse.
Onyx Odyssey Hellebore
Onyx Odyssey
Fully double black-purple blooms that look almost theatrical.
Anna's Red Hellebore
Anna's Red
Wine-red outward-facing blooms above silver-marbled foliage.
Pairs Well With
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ColorPurple flowersPink flowersWhite flowersLavender flowersGreen flowers
TypeAll perennials
TraitsDeer ResistantLow MaintenanceWinter InterestCut Flower
MonthsWhat blooms in JanWhat blooms in Apr
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