Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x hybridus 'Enchantment'
Enchantment Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 15 inches
- Width
- 12 to 15 inches
- Flower color
- Pure white with burgundy ring at sepal base
- Foliage color
- Glossy, dark green
- Bloom time
- Late winter to early spring
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; remove old foliage in late winter
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts early pollinators; resistant to deer and rabbits
About this plant
Helleborus x hybridus 'Enchantment' is a perennial plant that produces nodding, cup-shaped white flowers with a burgundy ring at the sepal base. These blooms appear from late winter through early spring, offering a vibrant display during a time when few other plants are in flower.
Originating from hybridization efforts to enhance flower color and form, 'Enchantment' is part of the Lenten rose group, which includes various cultivars developed for their ornamental value. Its glossy, deeply lobed, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the colorful blooms, making it a valuable addition to shaded garden areas.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts
Design tip
Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
