Lenten Rose 'Champion' - Creamy White Evergreen Hellebore in 4.5" Pot
Lenten Rose 'Champion' is a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its elegant creamy white blooms that brighten the garden from late winter into early spring. Also known as Christmas Rose, this hardy Hellebore features glossy dark green foliage that remains attractive year-round, making it a favorite for shade gardens and woodland plantings.
Growing approximately 12–15 inches tall, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in partial to full shade and returns reliably year after year. Its early blooms provide welcome color when little else is flowering.
Key Features:
- Botanical Name: Helleborus 'Champion'
- Common Name: Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose
- Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
- Flower Color: Creamy White
- Foliage: Dark Green, Evergreen
- Height: 12–15 inches
- Bloom Time: Late Winter to Early Spring
- Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Hardiness Zones: 4–8
- Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Winter Blooming, Low Maintenance
Uses:
✔ Shade Gardens
✔ Woodland Gardens
✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Containers
✔ Early Season Interest
Planting Partners:
- Hosta
- Heuchera (Coral Bells)
- Ferns
- Astilbe
- Epimedium
Care Tips:
- Plant in fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
- Prefers partial shade, especially afternoon shade.
- Mulch annually with compost or leaf mold.
- Remove old foliage in late winter to showcase fresh blooms.
- Water regularly during establishment.
