Rio Carnival lenten rose
Helleborus 'Rio Carnival'
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
'Rio Carnival' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Rio Carnival') 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 grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Blooms open in winter and carry into spring. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Lady fern, White Feather hosta, and Western sword fern.