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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 15 inches
Width: 24 inches
Flower color: Double white with burgundy-red spots
Foliage color: Evergreen, dark green
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x hybridus 'Painted Doubles'

Painted Doubles Lenten Rose

Helleborus × hybridus 'Painted Doubles' is a cultivar within the Winter Jewels series, developed by renowned breeders Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne in Oregon. This variety has fully double, white to cream-colored flowers adorned with prominent red to burgundy spotting. The blooms emerge in late winter to early spring, offering an elegant display during a time when few other plants are in flower.

A distinguishing feature of 'Painted Doubles' is its unique coloration and patterning, which sets it apart from other hellebores.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras

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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