Bring cheerful color to the winter garden with Helleborus 'Golden Sunrise', a beautiful selection from the Winter Jewels® Series. This exceptional Lenten Rose produces large, outward-facing golden yellow flowers that brighten shady landscapes from late winter through early spring, providing vibrant blooms when few other perennials are flowering.

Its glossy, evergreen foliage creates year-round interest, while the long-lasting blooms make an elegant addition to woodland gardens, foundation plantings, shaded borders, and patio containers. Hardy, long-lived, and exceptionally easy to grow, Golden Sunrise is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add reliable winter color with minimal maintenance.

Highly resistant to deer and rabbits, this premium hellebore is also an early-season nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Key Features

• Bright golden yellow winter blooms
• Blooms from late winter into early spring
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
• Premium Winter Jewels® Series selection
• Excellent shade garden perennial
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Long-lasting flowers
• Low-maintenance perennial
• Early nectar source for pollinators
• Perfect for woodland gardens and containers

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Helleborus 'Golden Sunrise'

Common Name: Lenten Rose

Series: Winter Jewels®

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial

Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green

Flower Color: Golden Yellow

Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring

Mature Height: 12–18 Inches

Spread: 18–24 Inches

Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming

Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Soil Requirements: Rich, Moist, Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

Characteristics: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Winter Blooming, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly

Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Shade gardens
• Woodland gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Mixed perennial borders
• Under deciduous trees
• Cottage gardens
• Winter interest gardens
• Patio containers
• Entryway planters
• Pollinator gardens

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Hosta
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Ferns
• Brunnera
• Epimedium
• Pulmonaria
• Astilbe
• Cyclamen
• Snowdrops (Galanthus)
• Ajuga

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost or leaf mold.
• Prefers partial shade to full shade.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture.
• Remove old foliage in late winter before flower stalks emerge.
• Avoid moving mature plants, as hellebores perform best when left undisturbed.
• Protect from harsh winter winds for the healthiest foliage.