Helleborus x hybridus
Lenton Rose
Evergreen Perennial
The Lenton rose is a widely grown perennial treasure. Much-adored for its contribution to the winter garden scene, many gardeners enjoy collecting them and enjoying the wonderful variety of pretty faces. An effective way to enjoy them is to cut a variety of blooms and float them face up in a shallow bowl.
Growing Conditions
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water Use: Average, Drought Tolerant, Low
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade, Shade, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Bright Shade
Description
Size: 18" - 24" tall x 18" - 24" wide
Shape: Mounding
Foliage Texture: Bold / Coarse, Coarse, Medium
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Quality: Glossy / Shiny, Leathery
Plant Features: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Flower Power, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Winter Blooming, Winter Interest
Flower Color: Black, Burgundy / Maroon, Green / Chartreuse / Lime, Ivory / Cream, Lavender / Lilac, Magenta / Deep Pink, Mixed Colors, Multi-color, Purple / Violet
Bloom Time: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec, Winter
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container Gardens, Groundcover, Mixed Beds, Mixed Border, Naturalize, Small Garden
Special Uses: Container / Window Box, Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Small Gardens, Water wise
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
More Design Considerations
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Early Spring, Summer, Winter, Late Winter, Three Season Garden, Three Season Interest, Year-round Interest
Maintenance Level: Average Maintenance, Deadheading, Once-a-Year Care
Behavior: Naturalizes, Politely self-seeds, Re-seeds in some conditions
Collections: Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep, PTETK
