Winter Jewels Painted Doubles Hellebore (Helleborus 'Winter Jewels Painted Doubles')
hel-LEB-or-us 'Winter Jewels Painted Doubles'

Deciduous Perennial

About Lenten Roses

Hellebores are the cool goths of the garden—they don’t just survive in darkness—they thrive in it!  Lenten Roses are evergreen and bloom in late winter or early spring (around Lent), when everything else in your yard is still hitting snooze...  Many cultivars have interesting flower colors: ranging from subtle light green to dark red to almost black. Hellebores are deer-resistant (they contain 3 toxins, so you shouldn't eat them, either!).  Historically, the flowers faced downwards, but flowers of the newer varieties are more visible.  Hellebores also stay politely where they're put...  They hold their ground in the shade, but establish slowly, and don't self-seed much.

These evergreen perennials belong to the Ranunculaceae family and are primarily native to the northern hemisphere, particularly around the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. Hellebores are notable for their unique flowers, which consist of sepals rather than traditional petals, and bloom in late winter to early spring, providing color during a time when few other plants are flowering.  These plants thrive in hardiness zones 5 through 8 and are appreciated for their ability to adapt to various soil types, although they prefer well-drained conditions. Hellebores are also known for their toxicity; all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested, which makes them less appealing to deer and other herbivores. Additionally, they are relatively low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal fertilization and being tolerant of urban pollution, making them suitable for a variety of garden settings.

Pros

  • Evergreen with cool flowers in late winter before the rest of your garden wakes up
  • Thrives in the shade
  • Very low maintenance
  • Very deer & rabbit resistant

Cons

  • Slow to grow & establish
  • They're expensive at the nursery
  • Many have subtle flower colors
  • Leaves are prickly
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - inches tall. 24 - inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Shade
Zones 5a - 8b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Container, Deciduous, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Deer Resistant, Edging, Edging, Formal Garden, Formal Garden, Full Shade, Full Shade, Good for Borders, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Low Maintenance, Mounded, Mounded, Normal Soil, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Shade, Perennial, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period Early Spring to Late Spring
Flower Color White / Red
 

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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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