Lenten Rose Black Diamond Live Plant | Winter Jewels Hellebore | Evergreen Shade Perennial | Black Flowers | Deer Resistant | Early Bloomer

Add dramatic color to your shade garden with Lenten Rose 'Black Diamond', a stunning selection from the Winter Jewels® Series. This exceptional hellebore produces large, rich deep purple to nearly black flowers that bloom from late winter into early spring, bringing welcome color when few other perennials are flowering.

Its handsome evergreen foliage provides year-round garden interest, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, and foundation plantings. Once established, hellebores are low-maintenance, long-lived perennials that return reliably each year.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus 'Black Diamond'
• Common Name: Lenten Rose
• Series: Winter Jewels®
• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Pot Size: Please select from available options
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Time: Late Winter to Early Spring
• Flower Color: Deep Purple to Nearly Black
• Foliage: Evergreen, Glossy Dark Green
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water: Moderate
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• Striking near-black blooms
• Flowers when most gardens are still dormant
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, and containers
• Long-lived and easy to maintain

Growing & Care
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Hellebores thrive in partial to full shade, especially beneath deciduous trees where they receive winter sunlight and summer protection. Water regularly during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture without allowing soil to remain soggy. Remove older foliage in late winter before flower stalks emerge to showcase the blooms.

Perfect For
• Shade Gardens
• Woodland Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Foundation Plantings
• Border Gardens
• Container Displays
• Early Pollinator Gardens

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy live plant in its nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to retain moisture and protect roots during transit.
• Plants naturally vary by season and may not be blooming upon arrival.
• During colder months, plants may arrive with reduced foliage or in seasonal dormancy.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor wilting, slight dryness, or the loss of a few leaves during shipping is normal and plants typically recover with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the year.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• We recommend ordering during moderate weather whenever possible to help ensure safe delivery.