Black Tie Affair Lenten Rose Live Plant | Rare Hellebore | Evergreen Shade Perennial | Double Winter Spring Blooms | Hardy

Make a dramatic statement in your shade garden with Black Tie Affair Lenten Rose, a rare and highly sought-after Hellebore known for its luxurious double blooms in deep purple to nearly black shades. Part of the acclaimed Wedding Party® Series, this elegant perennial blooms from late winter into early spring, bringing rich color and sophistication to the garden when little else is flowering.

Its glossy, evergreen foliage provides year-round texture and interest, making Black Tie Affair an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and decorative containers. Cold hardy, deer resistant, and remarkably low maintenance, this long-lived perennial will reward you with stunning blooms year after year.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Helleborus 'Black Tie Affair'
• Common Name: Black Tie Affair Lenten Rose
• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Quantity: 1 Live Plant
• Flower Color: Double Deep Purple to Nearly Black
• Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Winter through Early Spring
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump Forming
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Characteristics: Rare Variety, Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Double Blooms, Cold Hardy, Low Maintenance

Why You'll Love It

• Rare double blooms in dramatic dark tones
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
• Flowers when most gardens are still dormant
• Deer resistant
• Easy to grow
• Long-lived perennial
• Outstanding woodland garden specimen
• Beautiful in containers and shaded borders

Perfect For

• Shade gardens
• Woodland gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Mixed perennial borders
• Under deciduous trees
• Decorative containers
• Collector plant gardens

Care Instructions

Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Grow in partial to full shade, where plants are protected from harsh afternoon sun. Remove older foliage in late winter before new growth emerges to showcase the spectacular blooms. Apply mulch annually to help conserve moisture and improve soil quality.