Helleborus x hybridus 'Flower Girl'

Flower Girl Lenten Rose

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Double blush to light pink
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low; trim back old foliage in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees; resistant to deer and rabbits

About this plant

Helleborus x hybridus 'Flower Girl' is an evergreen perennial that produces abundant double flowers, each measuring approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. The blossoms display a range of hues, from blush to light pink, with some exhibiting deeper maroon accents. These nodding flowers emerge in early to mid-spring, providing a delicate contrast to the plant's glossy, dark green foliage.

Part of the Wedding Party® series, 'Flower Girl' was developed to showcase double-flowered hellebores in various prominent shades. Its elegant blooms and evergreen nature make it a valuable addition to shaded garden areas, offering visual interest even during the colder months.

Works well in

Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers

Companion plants

Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts

Design tip

Winter interest is the reason to grow it, so keep it near an entry where the bloom is noticed. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.