Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x iburgensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta'
Ice N' Roses Bennotta Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 24 inches
- Width
- 24 inches
- Flower color
- Deep rose with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Evergreen, dark green
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Light
- Partial sun
- Water
- Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
- Maintenance
- Low; remove old foliage in late winter
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Helleborus × iburgensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta' is known for its vibrant, deep burgundy flowers. Blooming from late winter into early spring, typically starting in January, the flowers are outward-facing and create a bold visual display in the garden. The blooms add significant color when few other plants are in bloom.
'Bennotta' blooms early, offering winter-to-spring interest with its rich flower color. The dark green, leathery foliage provides a contrasting backdrop, ensuring the plant remains attractive even when not in bloom. As an evergreen variety, 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta' delivers year-round beauty, making it a resilient choice for shaded garden areas or mixed borders.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger
Design tip
Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.
