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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Width: 1.5 to 2 feet
Flower color: Light pink and white with darker pink edges
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 'Liara'

Liara Christmas Rose

Helleborus x lemperii HGC 'Liara' is an elegant evergreen perennial known for its soft, pastel-colored flowers that bloom in winter. The delicate blooms feature a mix of pale pink to cream shades, often with a touch of burgundy at the edges, providing a gentle contrast against the plant's deep green, leathery leaves. These nodding, bowl-shaped flowers bring color and texture to the garden during the colder months.

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

Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas

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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