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Lenten Rose

Helleborus Orientalis

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Overview

The Lenten Rose, Helleborus orientalis, is a perennial favored for its early spring blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and green. With glossy, evergreen foliage, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil. It reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide, fitting well in woodland gardens. Resilient in USDA zones 4-9, it's deer-resistant and offers sustained interest beneath deciduous trees. Ideal for temperate understory planting.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide, fitting well in woodland gardens; it harmoniously pairs with ferns, image 51
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — the plant is deer and rabbit-resistantLenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — some with charming speckles or picotee edges; the plant is deer and rabbit-resistant, image 61Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — this perennial offers enduring structure; consider its potential as a ground cover or as an accent in, image 68Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — With a bloom size averaging 2 to 3 inches in diameterLenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It harmoniously pairs with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials; it reaches 18-24 inches tall and wideLenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It appreciates a sheltered position with dappled sunlight, though it is adept at tolerating full shade; scientifically+125

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide, fitting well in woodland gardens; it harmoniously pairs with ferns, image 51
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — the plant is deer and rabbit-resistant
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — some with charming speckles or picotee edges; the plant is deer and rabbit-resistant, image 61
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — this perennial offers enduring structure; consider its potential as a ground cover or as an accent in, image 68
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — With a bloom size averaging 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It harmoniously pairs with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials; it reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It appreciates a sheltered position with dappled sunlight, though it is adept at tolerating full shade; scientifically
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — consider its potential as a ground cover or as an accent in woodland settings; this perennial offers enduring, image 65
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It appreciates a sheltered position with dappled sunlight, though it is adept at tolerating full shade
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — the plant is deer and rabbit-resistant; some with charming speckles or picotee edges, image 112
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — With a bloom size averaging 2 to 3 inches in diameter; perennial with green and pink and red and white blooms, image 62
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — For the discerning client; dark green leaves divided into seven to nine segments, image 67
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — green and pink and red and white flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that brings muted elegance and
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — dark green leaves divided into seven to nine segments; for the discerning client, image 82
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — scientifically known as Helleborus orientalis; it appreciates a sheltered position with dappled sunlight, image 102
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — some with charming speckles or picotee edges; the plant is deer and rabbit-resistant, image 109
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — With glossy, evergreen foliage, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — and a serene yet striking contribution to the seasonal garden tableau; perennial for half or shade
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — With glossy, evergreen foliage, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil; which bloom from, image 98
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — green and pink and red and white flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that brings muted elegance, image 70
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide, fitting well in woodland gardens; it harmoniously pairs with ferns, hostas, and
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — is a captivating perennial that brings muted elegance and interest to the late winter and early spring, image 103
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — is a captivating perennial that brings muted elegance and interest to the late winter and early spring, image 79
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — dark green leaves divided into seven to nine segments; for the discerning client, image 58
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