Helleborus x iburgensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 24 inches
Flower color: Deep rose with yellow centers
Foliage color: Evergreen, dark green
Bloom time: Early spring
Light: Partial sun
Water: Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x iburgensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta'

Ice N' Roses Bennotta Lenten Rose

Helleborus × iburgensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Bennotta' is known for its vibrant, deep burgundy flowers. Blooming from late winter into early spring, typically starting in January, the flowers are outward-facing and create a bold visual display in the garden. The blooms add significant color when few other plants are in bloom.

'Bennotta' blooms early, offering winter-to-spring interest with its rich flower color. The dark green, leathery foliage provides a contrasting backdrop, ensuring the plant remains attractive even when not in bloom.

Light

Partial sun

Water

Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy

Bloom time

Early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger

Design tip

Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. 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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