Helleborus hybridus ~ Hybrid Hellebore, Lenten Rose japanese garden (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)

(2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

lobed rounded leaves that create a basal mound merge various shades of rose and gold tones that turn sliver-touched burgundy with deep purple veining as it matures

Sallow Sedge’s seedheads emerge in spring and resemble sweetgum balls among the foliage

Use gloves when handling

Cut foliage close to the ground in late winter just before new shoots start to grow

Helleborus hybridus ~ Hybrid Hellebore, Lenten Rose japanese garden (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)Hybrid Hellebore are clumping, late winter blooming perennials with a wider variety of bloom colors and usually sold by color rather than cultivar name. Hybrid Hellebore are evergreen with leathery deep green leaves. The long bloom season lasts for 8 10 weeks with clusters of large nodding cup shaped rose like flowers with conspicuous yellow stamen from winter into spring. Best bloom in dappled sun and moist well drained soils. Attracts butterflies