Penny's Pink lenten rose
Helleborus hybridus 'Pennys Pink'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Hot pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to humans, toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses
Garden uses
Notes
'Penny's Pink' Lenten rose (Helleborus hybridus 'Penny's Pink') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland settings, winter interest, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. The hot pink flowers deepen with age and sit on purple petioles. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It tolerates full sun in mild climates.
Pairs well with Little brown jug, Lady fern, and Aureola Japanese forest grass.