Bring elegant color to the winter garden with Helleborus 'Penny's Pink', a stunning member of the acclaimed Frostkiss® Series. This exceptional Lenten Rose produces large, outward-facing blooms in soft rose-pink tones accented by deep burgundy stems and beautifully marbled evergreen foliage. Flowering from late winter into early spring, it provides welcome color when few other perennials are in bloom.

Highly valued for its year-round ornamental foliage, 'Penny's Pink' forms a tidy clump that thrives in partial to full shade. Its long-lasting flowers, deer resistance, and low-maintenance nature make it an outstanding choice for woodland gardens, shade borders, foundation plantings, containers, and mixed perennial beds.

Perfect for gardeners seeking winter interest, evergreen foliage, and reliable early-season blooms, this premium Hellebore delivers beauty in every season.

Key Features

• Evergreen perennial
• Soft rose-pink winter blooms
• Beautiful marbled silver-green foliage
• Flowers from late winter through early spring
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Excellent shade garden plant
• Long-lasting blooms
• Pollinator friendly
• Low-maintenance perennial
• Outstanding year-round foliage

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Helleborus Frostkiss® 'Penny's Pink'

Common Name: Penny's Pink Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial

Foliage Color: Dark Green with Silver Marbling

Flower Color: Soft Pink to Rose Pink

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, Early Blooming, Pollinator Friendly, Long-Lived, Low Maintenance

Garden Uses

Perfect for:

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

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Hosta
• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Brunnera
• Epimedium
• Pulmonaria
• Astilbe
• Tiarella
• Hakone Grass
• Cyclamen

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
• Thrives in partial to full shade.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Remove old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges.
• Apply compost or organic mulch annually.
• Avoid waterlogged soil for best performance.