Helleborus Frostkiss® Glenda's Gloss®

Not only does this Lenten rose fill late winter with blossoms, but the generous crop of white flowers hemmed in violet-pink is held proudly above the tidy mounds of shiny leaves for a 2-3 month performance. 'EPB 25' PP 28,008

These aristocrats of the woodland garden are native to Europe and western Asia. The genus Helleborus contains about 20 species of perennials that bloom in early winter in mild climates and in late winter or early spring where the soil freezes hard, which makes them either the last or the first flowers in the garden. They require a moist but well-drained site with some shade. Take care to amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, such as well-aged leaf mold and compost. You'll be rewarded with long-lived, deer- and vole-resistant plants that will spread nicely on their own.

For more information on growing Helleborus, click Growing Guide.