Sandy Shores lenten rose
Helleborus 'Sandy Shores'
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
'Sandy Shores' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Sandy Shores') 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 is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. It stays evergreen and blooms in late winter and spring. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Lady fern, White Feather hosta, and Red trillium.