Honeymoon Spanish Flare lenten rose

Helleborus 'Honeymoon Spanish Flare'

PerennialRanunculaceae

Honeymoon Spanish Flare lenten rose
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantEvergreen
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, winter
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenLow maintenanceShade gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Notes

'Honeymoon Spanish Flare' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Honeymoon Spanish Flare') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It blooms from winter into spring, which brightens the garden when little else flowers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The evergreen leaves stay on the plant through the year.

Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Christmas fern, and Crimson Queen Japanese maple.

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