- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 1.5 - 2 Feet
- Width 1.5 - 2 Feet
- Growing Zones 4-9
Welcome spring with the early blooms of the Honeymoon French Kiss Lenten Rose. This lovely Hellebore blooms for several weeks in early spring, and will brighten your garden with some of the first blooms of the spring. The 3” white blooms have raspberry pink veining and a chartreuse center. The Honeymoon French Kiss variety is vigorous and produces large amounts of blooms through the summer.
Hellebores like Honeymoon French Kiss are a superb choice for naturalizing moist woodland areas, and are equally well suited for planting into a shady perennial garden. It is easy to grow and low maintenance. Bees love the flowers, but deer and rabbits stay away. This is a reliable evergreen perennial that will help you celebrate spring year after year.
Honeymoon® French Kiss Lenten Rose Care
Hellebores are adaptable plants that can thrive in a variety of conditions. They are low maintenance and typically pest and disease free. Honeymoon® French Kiss Lenten Rose needs to be protected from the harsh afternoon sun and requires a part- to full-shade location. They prefer rich, moist, loamy soil but will also grow in sand or clay-based soil. A pH range of lightly acidic to slightly alkaline is ideal. While they prefer to have moist soil, they can tolerate short periods of drought.
Mulch heavily in the fall to maintain the soil moisture and add organic matter to the soil. Apply a layer of compost in spring to provide the organic matter it needs to thrive. Trim back the past year’s growth in late winter or very early spring. Be aware that this plant is poisonous if ingested.
Honeymoon® French Kiss Lenten Rose Spacing
Honeymoon French Kiss Lenten Rose will slowly spread through an extensive root system over time. However, it is unlikely to invade the garden or become a nuisance. Give it space to grow; at least 18-24” from other plants.
Honeymoon® French Kiss Lenten Rose Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
Mature Width: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
Plant Spacing: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
Growth Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): White |
Seasonal Interest: Early Spring Mid Spring |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Attracts: Bees |
Resists: Deer, Rabbits |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting |
Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
Botanical/Scientific Name: Helleborus hybrid 'French Kiss' |
- SKU:
- HELFK
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
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2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
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#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
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#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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