Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x hybridus HGC 'SP Elly'
SP Elly Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 24 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Fully double, pink with deeper rose spots
- Foliage color
- Leathery, deep green
- Bloom time
- Late winter to mid-spring
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Regular; prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; trim back old foliage in late fall or early spring
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees; resistant to deer and rabbits
About this plant
Helleborus x hybridus HGC 'SP Elly', part of the Spring Promise® Series, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial that showcases double rose-pink flowers adorned with deeper rose-pink spots. These elegant blooms emerge from mid-winter to mid-spring, providing a vibrant display during the cooler months.
Developed through selective breeding, 'SP Elly' is recognized for its unique and intense flower colors. Each plant is tissue cultured to ensure consistency in bloom quality and plant vigor. Its lush, leathery, dark green foliage complements the profusion of blossoms, making it a cherished addition to shaded garden areas or containers.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras
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.
