Dark and Handsome lenten rose
Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome'
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
'Dark and Handsome' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, containers, 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Paris coral bells, and Minuteman hosta.