Mother of the Bride lenten rose
Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride'
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
'Mother of the Bride' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Mother of the Bride') 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 from winter into spring. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Plant it where you can enjoy the early flowers.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Minuteman hosta, and Western sword fern.