California Dreaming lenten rose
Helleborus 'California Dreaming'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'California Dreaming' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'California Dreaming') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, ground cover, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen and blooms in winter and spring. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Western sword fern, and Red trillium.