Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade

(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

1 - 2 Feet

Mature Spread

1 - 2 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

The Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose (Helleborus hybrid) enchants with its pristine white blooms adorned with dark burgundy and yellow eye, appearing from late winter to early spring. This perennial beauty brightens shaded gardens when few other plants are in bloom, offering a dramatic and elegant focal point. Its evergreen foliage is equally striking, providing year-round interest with deeply lobed, leathery leaves that enhance the plant's visual appeal.

A native to Europe and Asia, the Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose boasts a clump-forming growth habit and exceptional hardiness. This deer-resistant plant thrives in woodland gardens, mixed borders, or as groundcover in shaded areas. Its low-maintenance nature and ability to naturalize make it an excellent choice for mass plantings or container gardening. This hellebore is also remarkably drought-tolerant once established, and performs well in challenging garden spaces.

Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose Care

For optimal growth, plant the Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose in well-drained, humus-rich soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Choose a location with partial to full shade, as it thrives in dappled light under deciduous trees. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, but reduce watering once the plant matures. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring will support robust blooms and foliage.

Prune spent flower stems and damaged leaves in late winter or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance. Protect the plant from harsh winter winds by applying a layer of mulch around its base, especially in colder climates. For container growth, use a pot with excellent drainage and a size that accommodates the plant’s mature spread, typically at least 12 inches in diameter. Overwinter potted plants in a sheltered location to prevent root freeze.

Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose Spacing

When planting in the ground, space the Honeymoon® Swiss Alps Lenten Rose about 18 to 24 inches apart for a seamless groundcover or mass planting effect. For single plants, maintain a similar spacing to allow for natural spreading. In containers, use one plant per 12-inch pot to provide ample room for growth and avoid overcrowding.

SKU:

HSALHONEY-GC