Helleborus x iburgensis 'Glenda's Gloss'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: White with violet-pink margins
Foliage color: Dark green with lighter green marbling
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning after flowering if necessary
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x iburgensis 'Glenda's Gloss'

Glenda's Gloss Lenten Rose

Helleborus × iburgensis 'Glenda's Gloss' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter through early spring. This cultivar features white flowers with bold magenta edges and marbling throughout the petals, creating a distinct two-toned effect. The blooms are held above the foliage on deep-red stems, making them stand out against the plant's rich green backdrop. As the flowers mature, their colors soften slightly, adding depth and variation to their appearance.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Prefers 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

Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers

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.

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