Helleborus x ballardiae HGC 'Mahogany Snow'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 15 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Creamy white with pink hues
Foliage color: Dark green, leathery leaves with reddish stems
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage before new growth emerges
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts early-season pollinators such as bees

Perennials

Helleborus x ballardiae HGC 'Mahogany Snow'

Mahogany Snow Lenten Rose

Helleborus x ballardiae HGC 'Mahogany Snow' is an elegant evergreen perennial that graces the late winter and early spring garden with its charming blooms. The flowers open in creamy white, gradually maturing to soft pink shades, creating a beautiful interplay of colors as the flowering season progresses. The blooms are held on sturdy, dark-colored stems, which enhance their visual appeal and provide a striking contrast to the glossy, green foliage.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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