Hellbore, Lenten Rose

Helleborus orientalis

Hellebore is a clumping, late winter-blooming evergreen perennials with leathery deep green leaves.  The long bloom season lasts for 8- 10 weeks with small clusters of large cup-shaped flowers from winter into spring attracting butterflies and pollinators.  Flower colors vary, usually between white, pink, and purple and may have internal spots.  Best bloom in dappled sun and moist well-drained soils. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.

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: Wildfeuer, 2007-02-15Helleborus08, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.