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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Width: 1.5 to 2 feet
Flower color: Deep pink to burgundy
Foliage color: Deep green, glossy, evergreen leaves
Bloom time: Winter
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old leaves in late winter to reveal blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts early pollinators such as bees

Perennials

Helleborus x lemperii HGC 'Leona'

Leona Christmas Rose

Helleborus x lemperii HGC 'Leona' is an evergreen perennial prized for its rich, dark pink to burgundy blooms that appear in winter. The nodding, cup-shaped flowers create a vibrant contrast against the plant's glossy, deep green foliage, adding warmth and color to the garden during the cooler months.

As part of the Helleborus Gold Collection® (HGC), 'Leona' originates from a breeding program focused on developing hardy and visually appealing winter-flowering varieties.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes

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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