Mar 3, 2022 · Hellebore foliage is thick, evergreen, and forms a low lying clump with leaves that are lobed and palm-like. Hellebores are among the earliest perennial flowers to bloom, welcoming spring with their rose-like blossoms. In warm locales, Helleborus orientalis (commonly called Lenten rose) can bloom outdoors at Christmastime.

Commonly known as hellebores (/ ˈhɛləbɔːrz /), the Eurasian [2] genus Helleborus consists of approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, within which it gave its name to the tribe of Helleboreae. Many hellebore [3] species are poisonous.

Hellebores, also called Lenten Roses, are often the first blooms of the year! These winter-flowering perennials (yes, winter!) steal the show as they poke through the snow. Learn more about growing long-lived, deer-resistant hellebores. Hellebores bear glossy, evergreen leaves and rose-like flowers which bloom in winter or early spring.

Prized for their abundant winter or early spring blooms and attractive foliage, Hellebores (Helleborus) are invaluable additions to the shade garden and provide gardeners with some of the greatest pleasures in winter.

Mar 7, 2025 · Hellebores provide elegant, long-lasting blooms in late winter and early spring, offering early-season color when little else is in flower. These resilient plants are cherished for their nodding, rose-like blooms and evergreen, dark …

Prized for their abundant winter or early spring blooms and attractive foliage, Helleborus (Hellebore) are invaluable additions to the shade garden and provide gardeners with some of the greatest pleasures in winter.

Jan 6, 2022 · Growing hellebores is a worthwhile task for the gardener. Aside from lovely and unusual flowers, the hellebore plant has attractive, green foliage that is aesthetically pleasing in the landscape. Once established, hellebore care is minimal.

Jan 27, 2023 · Hellebores are mainly hardy perennial, evergreen plants flowering in winter and spring. Their five-petalled flowers resemble those of buttercups but on a much larger scale, and in an extraordinary array of colors and color combinations – literally from black, through the rainbow to white with only a genuine blue missing.

Oct 21, 2024 · Hellebores (Helleborus species) are perennials in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, along with clematis (Clematis spp.), columbine (Aquilegia spp.), and anemone (Anemone spp.). There are 20 species of Helleborus native to Europe and Asia. Most hellebores have evergreen foliage and bloom in winter and early spring.

Oct 2, 2023 · Are you thinking of planting hellebore this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different types of hellebore, with many different colored blooms.