Pine Knot Best Darks lenten rose
Helleborus hybridus 'Pine Knot Best Darks'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Dark red to purple black
Notes
'Pine Knot Best Darks' Lenten rose (Helleborus hybridus 'Pine Knot Best Darks') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and spring color. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. The flowers open dark red to purple black from mid winter into early to mid spring. The leaves stay evergreen, so the clump adds interest all year. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Victory hosta, Lady in Red lady fern, Elf mountain laurel, and Appalachian sedge.