Plants in genus helleborus
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Angel Glow'
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Angel Glow' is a compact hybrid lenten rose with very dark, black-green evergreen foliage. This plant forms 15-inch tall by 2-foot wide clumps and produces flowers that emerge pink and age to green in early March. Completely sterile, it is known for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, adding early spring interest with its unique blooms.
Helleborus hybridus 'Black Diamond'
Helleborus hybridus 'Black Diamond' is a single-flowered lenten rose with slaty black blooms and evergreen foliage. It blooms in late winter, providing a valuable floral display for honeybees. This drought-resistant plant is a prolific re-seeder and thrives in well-drained soils.
Helleborus hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar'
Helleborus hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar' is a vigorous hellebore with large, fully double white flowers that bloom in early spring. It is almost true from seed and thrives in part sun to shade, making it a popular choice for winter and spring gardens.
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Candy Love'
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Candy Love' is a compact hybrid plant with dark green, deer-resistant leaves and red veins in spring. It blooms in late winter with pink-tinged white flowers that age to chocolate. This plant is suitable for dry shade and rain gardens, thriving in part sun to light shade.
Helleborus hybridus 'Amethyst Glow'
Helleborus hybridus 'Amethyst Glow' is a winter-flowering plant with very dark purple flowers edged in pink. It is drought-resistant and provides nectar for honeybees, making it a valuable addition to woodland gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pink W Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pink W Red Spots' is a unique perennial with mauvy pink flowers adorned with red spots. This shade-tolerant plant is rabbit-resistant and blooms in winter, adding color to gardens during the colder months.
Helleborus foetidus 'Leather And Lace'
Helleborus foetidus 'Leather And Lace' features dark, black-green foliage with deeply cut leaves and large green bells in winter. This evergreen plant thrives in well-draining soils and shade to part shade conditions. It is known for its unique odor and ability to self-seed, replacing old plants with new seedlings.
Helleborus ballardiae 'Pink Frost'
Helleborus ballardiae 'Pink Frost' is a hybrid hellebore known for its vigorous growth and floriferous nature. The flowers open pink in mid-February and age to a dark pinkish-red, attracting honeybees in winter. This virtually maintenance-free perennial is sterile, so there's no need to remove old flowers. It prefers light open shade or a few hours of early day sun and requires good drainage. Its winter blooms and evergreen foliage make it a valuable addition to shade gardens.
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron'
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron' is a perennial with striking dark evergreen foliage and deer-resistant qualities. It forms a compact clump about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing over 100 green flowers on upright stalks in mid-February. This plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil and can thrive in both sun and shade. Its resilience and abundance of blooms make it a popular choice for gardens.
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Gnome'
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Gnome' is a dwarf seed strain that forms a mature clump only 8 inches tall. It features tiny leaves and scaled-down flower stalks with panicles of green bells in late winter. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens, offering a unique and compact option for winter interest.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain' is a single red-violet strain of lenten rose, known for its early blooming in February. This deer-resistant plant is seed-grown and was developed through a breeding program at the former Heronswood Nursery. It thrives in part sun to shade and is a hardy perennial, making it a reliable choice for winter and early spring gardens. 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain' adds a splash of color to shaded areas.
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Dream Black'
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Dream Black' is a deer-resistant plant with slaty-black flowers that bloom in late winter. Originating from Ashwood Nursery in the UK, it is the first of its kind to be tissue cultured, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Yellow With Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Yellow With Red Spots' is a deer-resistant plant with yellow flowers featuring red blotches. It is a hardy perennial that thrives in part sun to shade, making it a great choice for dry shade gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Southern Belle Doubles'
Helleborus hybridus 'Southern Belle Doubles' is a variety of lenten rose known for its double flowers, which are deer-resistant. Approximately 75% of the blooms are expected to be double, adding a unique touch to shaded garden areas. This perennial is well-suited for rain gardens and can thrive in both sun and shade.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Yellow With Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Yellow With Red Spots' is a deer-resistant perennial known for its single yellow flowers adorned with red spots. This plant is hand-selected for its vibrant color and thrives in part sun to shade. It is an evergreen perennial that adds a splash of color to gardens, particularly in shaded areas. The hellebore is also resistant to rabbits, making it a durable choice for various garden settings.
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double Pink'
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double Pink' is known for its large, double medium-dark pink flowers, many of which are spotted with small red dots. This perennial is rabbit resistant and thrives in both sun and shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Southern Belles Strain'
This plant is deer-resistant and known for its hand-crossed double-flowered parents, with an estimated 75% of seedlings being double-flowered. It offers a good percentage of double-flowered seedlings, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Maid Of Honor'
Helleborus hybridus 'Maid Of Honor' is an evergreen perennial that grows 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide, showcasing double flowers in shades of pink during late winter. It thrives in well-drained soils and is drought-resistant, making it a great groundcover for woodland gardens. This plant is also known for attracting honeybees and reseeding prolifically.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Purple With Pink Edge'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Purple With Pink Edge' is a deer-resistant plant with a purple violet center bordered with pink or light violet. It is hand-selected when in flower, making it a unique addition to gardens with its multicolor blooms.
Helleborus ballardiae 'Raulston Remembered'
Helleborus ballardiae 'Raulston Remembered' is a hybrid hellebore with red stems and great silver leaf veins. It is a prolific flower producer, named in honor of Dr. J.C. Raulston. This plant is a cross between Helleborus lividus and Helleborus niger, making it a unique addition to shaded gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Double Bicolor'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Double Bicolor' is a deer-resistant plant with double bicolor flowers. The petals have a lavender blush on the backs and are near white inside.
Helleborus hybridus 'Sun Flare'
Helleborus hybridus 'Sun Flare' is a winter-flowering lenten rose with yellow flowers outlined in bright red. This evergreen plant is drought-resistant and thrives in well-drained soils, providing nectar for honeybees and adding color to gardens during the colder months.
Helleborus hybridus 'Painted Doubles'
Helleborus hybridus 'Painted Doubles' is an evergreen plant with double white flowers heavily spotted with red or burgundy. It blooms in late winter and is drought-resistant, thriving in well-drained soils. The plant provides nectar for honeybees and is a prolific re-seeder.
Helleborus hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey'
Helleborus hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey' is a winter-flowering plant with double black-purple flowers. It thrives in well-drained soils and is drought-resistant, making it a suitable choice for woodland gardens. This evergreen groundcover provides nectar for honeybees and is known for its prolific reseeding.
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Pink W Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Pink W Red Spots' is a perennial known for its striking pink flowers adorned with red spots. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to shade, making it ideal for cottage gardens and dry shade areas. It is an evergreen perennial that blooms in spring, adding color to winter gardens. The plant is also recognized for its ability to attract insects and its suitability for living walls and groundcovers.
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Giant'
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Giant' is a robust perennial known for its medium green foliage and clusters of green bell-shaped flowers in late winter. This plant forms a 30-inch tall and wide clump and is part of a seed strain from England. It is well-suited for dry shade and part sun conditions.