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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: White petals with dark burgundy veins; petal undersides are dark burgundy
Foliage color: Deep green
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees; resistant to deer and rabbits

Perennials

Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills'

Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills' is a perennial that blooms from late winter into early spring, offering a welcome burst of color as the seasons transition. Each double flower features dark burgundy veins over white petals, with the back of the petals displaying a deep burgundy hue. This coloration provides a dramatic contrast that enhances the plant's visual appeal.

Developed as part of the North Star series, 'Garnet Frills' was selected for its vigor and prolific blooming.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal

Design tip

Winter interest is the reason to grow it, so keep it near an entry where the bloom is noticed. 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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