(Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A colorful strain of hellebores developed by Gisela Schmiemann of Cologne, Germany, these seed-grown hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From late winter into spring 'White Spotted Lady' bears white, rose-freckled, buttercup-shaped flowers on strong stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. In some blooms the freckles merge into a nearly solid eye zone. The fresh lime-green new leaves...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A colorful strain of hellebores developed by Gisela Schmiemann of Cologne, Germany, these seed-grown hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From late winter into spring they bear rounded, buttercup-shaped flowers on strong stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. The fresh lime-green new leaves appear with the blooms. Flower colors include pink, red, maroon, pale yellow, and white, sometimes...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose, Winter Dream Black Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A colorful strain of hellebores developed by Pine Knot Farms of Clarksville, Virginia, these hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From winter into spring they bear buttercup-shaped flowers on sturdy stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. The fresh lime-green new leaves appear with the blooms. Flower colors include white, pink, apricot, and black-purple, sometimes with contrasting...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose, Immanence Hybrid Lenten Rose)

Compact, floriferous, and colorful, these seed-grown hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From winter into spring they bear buttercup-shaped or double flowers on stout relatively low stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. The fresh lime-green new leaves appear with the blooms. Flower colors include pink, red, maroon, pale yellow, and white, sometimes with contrasting speckles or halos....

(Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A colorful strain of hellebores developed by Gisela Schmiemann of Cologne, Germany, these seed-grown hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From late winter into spring they bear rounded, buttercup-shaped flowers on strong stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. The fresh lime-green new leaves appear with the blooms. Flower colors include pink, red, maroon, pale yellow, and white, sometimes...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A group of hybrids of the Lenten rose, Helleborus orientalis, these semi-evergreen herbaceous perennials make outstanding additions to the perennial garden. From winter into spring they bear rounded, buttercup-shaped flowers above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, hand-shaped compound leaves. The Royal Heritage™ series includes selections with pink, green, pale yellow, maroon, or purple flowers. Some have spots, contrasting margins, or other color patterns.

Hellebores prefer a rich, loamy,...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose, Winter Dream Hybrid Lenten Rose)

A colorful strain of hellebores developed by Pine Knot Farms of Clarksville, Virginia, these hybrids of Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) make outstanding additions to the shade garden. From winter into spring they bear buttercup-shaped flowers on sturdy stems above substantial clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped evergreen leaves. The fresh lime-green new leaves appear with the blooms. Flower colors include white, pink, apricot, and black-purple, sometimes with contrasting...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose)

Showy late winter to early spring flowers and handsome evergreen foliage make this hybrid of Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) a valuable addition to the shady perennial garden. The white to greenish-white buttercup-shaped flowers appear on leafy overwintering stems above lusty clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped leaves. The flowers are sometimes pink-tinged. The dark-green leaves may have toothed edges and silvery veins.

Hellebores prefer a rich, loamy, neutral to alkaline...

(Honeyhill Joy Lenten Rose, Hybrid Lenten Rose)

Showy late winter to early spring flowers and handsome evergreen foliage make this hybrid of Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) a valuable addition to the shady perennial garden. The white to greenish-white buttercup-shaped flowers appear on leafy overwintering stems above lusty clumps of shiny, leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped leaves. The flowers are sometimes pink-tinged. The dark-green leaves may have toothed edges and silvery veins.

Hellebores prefer a rich, loamy, neutral to alkaline...

(Hybrid Lenten Rose, Pink Beauty Hybrid Lenten Rose)

Showy late winter to early spring flowers and handsome evergreen foliage make this hybrid of Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) a valuable addition to the shady perennial garden. The pink-stained, ivory-white, buttercup-shaped flowers appear on leafy overwintering stems above lusty clumps of leathery, jaggedly hand-shaped leaves. The dark green leaves have toothed edges and silvery veins.

Hellebores prefer a rich, loamy, neutral to alkaline soil, and some protection from sun and drying...