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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Width: 1.5 to 2 feet
Flower color: White with soft pink markings
Foliage color: Deep green, glossy, evergreen leaves
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old leaves in late winter to reveal blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts early pollinators such as bees

Perennials

Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Champion'

Winter's Bliss Lenten Rose

Helleborus x ericsmithii HGC 'Champion' is a winter-blooming perennial known for its showy, cup-shaped flowers that range from creamy white to soft pink. These blooms appear in late winter to early spring, offering a burst of color when little else is in bloom. The plant features evergreen foliage with leathery, dark green leaves that provide year-round interest in the garden.

Part of the Helleborus Gold Collection® (HGC), 'Champion' was bred for its strong, reliable performance and impressive floral display.

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

Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff

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.

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