Common names for the Helleborus perennial are CHRISTMAS ROSE, LENTEN ROSE, OR WINTER ROSE.
Hellebores are a genus of bushy, clumping, flowering perennials in the Ranunculaceae family native to Europe.
It is now mid to late December with winter being officially here. Hellebores are just getting “warmed” up in the garden at this time. Hellebores love the cold weather that we have here in Virginia. Right now we have a very good selection of hellebores with some beginning to flower.
Hellebores are an evergreen perennial that come in flower shade of white, pink, red, purple, and green. Hellebores are a woodland perennial that must be planted in a Light to moderate shaded area. They require a well-drained soil that is rich with organic matter.
I find hellebores to be low maintenance once planted. They are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. In fact, even the deer tend to ignore these evergreen perennials.
Once you plant one or two then it is easy to see why gardeners add more hellebores to their gardens every year.
Come see us. We have a wonderful selection of hellebores right now and ….
PLANT A LITTLE HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the information on hellebores. I have a few 2 I’ve had for 5/6 years. They are definitely a favorite of mine.
Debbie, Thank you for taking the time to share your “love” for hellebores. It’s hard not to love this plant especially since it flowers in the winter and the deer don’t seem to bother it. That’s a win – win. Doug
Hi there! Great article! When can I plant this sweet plant outside? I purchased one a month ago and it looks pretty bad. Most of the leaves have turned brown and I cut them back. It is flowering. Should I repot it? Help!
Julie,
Glad you liked this blog on hellebores. If you are planning to plant it then I would do so as soon as possible. The fact that it has some brown leaves is ok for now. It will grow new leaves this spring. Enjoy the blooms. They are beautiful!
Hellebores blooms are one of my favorites and they are a low maintenance plant.
Marlene, Glad you read my blog on hellebores. They are low maintenance, gives us color in the ‘dead’ of winter, and deer do not bother these plants. How can you go wrong in planting some in the landscape!
Can they be planted right now or do they need to go in the ground when it’s warmer?
Jen,
They can be planted now. Find the right location in your garden. Now, next week we are to turn bitter cold which may freeze our ground a little. You may want to try to plant sooner than later. But, you have plenty of time to plant. Take care, Doug