Wedding Crasher lenten rose

Helleborus 'Wedding Crasher'

PerennialRanunculaceae

Wedding Crasher 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

'Wedding Crasher' Lenten rose (Helleborus 'Wedding Crasher') 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. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It stays evergreen and grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Blooms open in winter and continue into spring.

Pairs well with Lady fern, Minuteman hosta, and Endless Summer hydrangea.