Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x hybridus 'SP Anja Oudolf'
SP Anja Oudolf Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 15 to 16 inches
- Width
- Approximately 16 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy-yellow with deep rose-pink edging and veining
- Foliage color
- Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves
- Bloom time
- January to April
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; remove old leaves in early winter to enhance flower display
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Helleborus × hybridus 'SP Anja Oudolf' is an evergreen perennial from the Spring Promise series, named in honor of Anja Oudolf, the renowned Dutch garden designer. This cultivar blooms from late winter to early spring, producing nodding, cup-shaped flowers. The blossoms are creamy-yellow with dark pink veining and margins.
A distinctive feature of 'SP Anja Oudolf' is its divided, leathery, mid-green foliage that forms a clump, providing year-round interest. The plant's compact habit and unique flower coloration make it a valuable addition to shaded garden areas or woodland settings, offering both aesthetic appeal and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Rain Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal
Design tip
Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
