Helleborus Dark and Handsome

Available early spring 2019

photo of Helleborus 'Dark and Handsome' courtesy of Walters Gardens

Lenten Rose

For something really unique plant this almost black Hellebore. The large, fully double flowers are produced in abundance on this vigourous member of the Wedding Party series of Hellebores. Combine it with a pure white variety for a striking combination.

  • Height: 45-60 cm (18-24 in)
  • Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
  • Sun or Shade: partial shade to filtered shade
  • Bloom Time: April to early May
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: near black
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Despite their reputation of being hard to grow, Hellebores are not fussy plants. Give them rich, moist organic soil and shade from hot afternoon sun during the summer. They can even tolerate short periods of drought. Hellebores are evergreen so, after the plants are actively growing, trim back any foliage that has been damaged in the winter. Hellebores are poisonous so do not consume any part of the plant.