Lenten Rose 'Cherry Blossom' | Winter Jewels Hellebore | Pink Evergreen Perennial | Shade Plant | Fall 2026 Pre-Order

Lenten Rose 'Cherry Blossom' from the acclaimed Winter Jewels® Series is a breathtaking evergreen hellebore featuring elegant cherry pink blooms that brighten the garden from late winter into early spring. Blooming when little else is flowering, this long-lived perennial provides exceptional early-season color while its handsome dark green foliage remains attractive throughout the year.

Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, containers, and foundation plantings, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in partial to full shade and becomes increasingly beautiful with age. Deer and rabbits typically avoid hellebores, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus 'Cherry Blossom'
• Series: Winter Jewels®
• Common Name: Lenten Rose
• Life Cycle: Evergreen Perennial
• Flower Color: Cherry Pink
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring
• Growth Habit: Clumping
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Early Blooming, Low Maintenance, Long Lived, Pollinator Friendly

Uses

• Woodland gardens
• Shade borders
• Foundation plantings
• Cottage gardens
• Winter interest gardens
• Container gardening
• Under deciduous trees
• Pollinator gardens
• Early spring landscapes

Planting Partners

Beautiful when planted with:

• Hosta
• Ferns
• Heuchera
• Brunnera
• Pulmonaria
• Epimedium
• Astilbe
• Japanese Forest Grass
• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, organically amended, well-drained soil.
• Prefers partial to full shade.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Apply mulch annually to retain moisture.
• Remove old foliage in late winter before new flowers emerge.
• Fertilize lightly in early spring.
• Avoid planting in soggy or poorly drained soils.