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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Flower color: White with burgundy-red spots
Foliage color: Semi-evergreen, dark green
Bloom time: Late winter into early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x hybridus HGC 'SP Conny'

SP Conny Lenten Rose

Helleborus × hybridus 'SP Conny' is a perennial that blooms from late winter into early spring, typically from February to April. Originating from the Spring Promise series, this cultivar is known for its bowl-shaped white flowers adorned with deep red spots, creating a delicate contrast. The flowers are held above the foliage on strong stems, adding early-season color to the garden.

'SP Conny' is semi-evergreen and has a clump-forming habit with deeply divided dark green leaves.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late winter into early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.

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