PLANT INFORMATION:
Helleborus are evergreen, late-winter or early-spring flowering members of the buttercup family.
They are hardy in Zones 4 to 9 and can survive in Zone 3 winters with reliable snow cover.
Mature plants form clumps about 18 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide.Their long-lasting blooms come in many colors. In a mature clump (6 years old+) you can expect as many as 50 or more flowers per plant.
Flower colors range from pure white to a deep plum, with in-between shades of pink, rose, magenta, cream, pale yellow or green. Flowers often show intricate contrasting spots on the inside of each cup-shaped bloom.
There leaves add texture to the shade garden, and create a perfect backdrop for bulbs and other shade perennials.
The Lenten Rose is a great hellebore for beginners. It is a hardy slow growing early blooming shade perennial. In the right locations this guy will grow 2-3 feet in diameter and sport a hundred flowers.
NOTE: Lenten Roses must grow 3-4 years to bloom!
If you order while our garden is in bloom we can pick colors at your request, however 'all white' and 'burgundy' orders are limited and carry a 50% premium. Otherwise, we offer a random cottage variety color selection.
SHIPPING AND PLANTING INFORMATION:
Your Lenten Roses are shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail. In most cases, you will receive them within 2-3 days. Our shipping day is Monday.
After you receive them, gently wash the foliage, and plant them in a shady or filtered sun area of your garden. Keep moist, but not soggy for a week or so., then water as needed. Remember to allow 18 to 24 inches between each plant.
Happy Gardening!