Spanish Flare lenten rose

Helleborus 'Spanish Flare'

PerennialRanunculaceae

Spanish Flare lenten rose
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantEvergreen
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

BorderContainerCottage gardenGround coverLow maintenanceShade gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Notes

'Spanish Flare' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Spanish Flare') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, 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, with blooms in winter and spring. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Lady fern, White Feather hosta, and Western sword fern.