Helleborus hybridus ~ Hybrid Hellebore, Lenten Rose japanese garden COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod

COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod

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

Prefers full sun and loamy well-drained soils

IMAGES:  Homer Edward Price

(2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

Helleborus hybridus ~ Hybrid Hellebore, Lenten Rose japanese garden COMPANION PLANTS: GoldenrodHybrid 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