Hellebore (Lenten Rose)

The Flower That Blooms in Snow

Hellebores are miraculous plants. They are often the very first perennial to bloom, sometimes pushing their nodding, rose-like flowers right up through the snow in late winter or early spring. They have tough, leathery, evergreen foliage that looks good year-round. They are the ultimate low-maintenance shade plant.

Why You Need It:

• Earliest Blooms: Enjoy flowers when the rest of the garden is frozen.
• Deer Proof: Their leaves are tough and unpalatable to deer and rabbits.
• Dry Shade: Once established, they handle dry shade under trees beautifully.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Part Shade to Shade. Be patient—they can take a couple of years to settle in, but they are incredibly long-lived perennials.