1 / 5Key characteristics
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Large, outward-facing flowers in shades of deep burgundy or wine-red
- Foliage color
- Dark green, leathery foliage
- Bloom time
- Late winter to early spring
- Light
- Thrives in partial to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Deer-resistant, and their early blooming nature can provide a food source for pollinators like bees during late winter and early spring
Perennials
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Brunello'
Ice N’ Roses Brunello Lenten Rose
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Brunello', a lovely variety of Lenten Rose, stands out with its large, outward-facing flowers in deep burgundy or wine-red hues. This perennial beauty blooms early in late winter to early spring, adding vibrancy to gardens during the dormant season. Its dark green, leathery foliage remains appealing year-round, requiring minimal maintenance.
Known for hardiness and adaptability to various conditions, 'Ice N' Roses Brunello' thrives in partial to full shade.
Works well in
- Borders
- Shade Gardens
- Woodland Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
- Containers
Companion plants
Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras
Design tip
Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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