Hellebore 'Ruby Red' – Helleborus orientalis Live Bare Root Plant
Hellebore 'Ruby Red' – Helleborus orientalis Live Bare Root Plant | Lenten Rose Perennial | Shade Garden Flower
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Back to buying optionsHellebore 'Ruby Red' – Helleborus orientalis Live Bare Root Plant | Lenten Rose Perennial | Shade Garden Flower
Brighten your shade garden with the rich, elegant blooms of Hellebore 'Ruby Red' (Helleborus orientalis), also known as the Lenten Rose. This hardy perennial produces beautiful deep ruby-red flowers from late winter through early spring, bringing welcome color when few other plants are in bloom. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and containers. Highly valued for its resilience, this long-lived perennial is tolerant of drought once established and performs beautifully in partially shaded to fully shaded locations. You will receive one healthy, well-rooted bare root plant, similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos. Leaves may be trimmed prior to shipping to encourage healthy establishment.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Ruby Red Hellebore bare root plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted perennial
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot or soil)
✔️ Ready for planting upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ruby Red Lenten Rose
Botanical Name: Helleborus orientalis
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 16 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Before planting, soak the bare roots in water for a few hours to help rehydrate them. Plant with the crown at soil level in a shaded location, mulch lightly to retain moisture, and avoid planting too deeply for the best flowering performance.
