The Wedding Party® Collection
Double Hellebore Flowers in an Amazing Color Range
The Wedding Party® breeding program focuses on full, layered flowers, strong plants, and prolific spring bloom. The Plant Addicts assortment ranges from pure white and pale blush through yellow, apricot, pink, burgundy, purple, and near-black, with spotting, veining, eyes, and picotee edges adding further variation.
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Full Double Flowers
Multiple rows of petals give most Wedding Party® selections a fuller flower form than single Lenten roses.
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Early Color for Shade
Flowers appear from late winter into spring, adding color beneath deciduous trees and in shaded borders before many perennials emerge.
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Long-Lived Garden Clumps
Hellebores establish slowly, eventually forming durable clumps with foliage that remains evergreen through much of the year.
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Wedding Party® Flower Guide
Most selections mature around 18 to 24 inches and share similar shade requirements, but each has a unique flower form, color, or pattern.
| Variety |
Flower Form |
Color & Pattern |
Standout Trait |
| Wedding Party® Mix |
Mixed double flowers |
Black, mauve-purple, white, yellow & pink |
Several Wedding Party® colors in one planting |
| Father of the Bride |
Fully double |
Yellow with burgundy center pattern |
Predominantly side-facing flowers |
| Blushing Bridesmaid |
Double |
White with raspberry-pink accents |
Crisp pink-on-white pattern |
| Confetti Cake |
Double |
White with burgundy speckling |
Fine spotted pattern across pale petals |
| Flower Girl |
Double |
Blush to light pink |
Softest pink color range |
| Maid of Honor |
Double |
Light to dark pink |
Broad range of saturated pink tones |
| True Love |
Fully double |
Rich maroon red |
Large deep-red flowers |
| Wedding Bells |
Double |
Clear white |
Cleanest white selection |
| Dark and Handsome |
Double |
Near-black to black-purple |
Very dark flower color |
| First Dance |
Double |
Bright yellow with maroon accents |
Bold yellow and burgundy contrast |
| Mother of the Bride |
Double |
Apricot with light pink picotee edge |
Warm apricot flower color |
| Shotgun Wedding |
Double |
White with dense burgundy spotting |
Heaviest spotting among the white selections |
| Wedding Crasher |
Double |
Soft pink with dark pink spots |
Spotted pink flower pattern |
| Dashing Groomsman |
Double |
Slate gray to dark purple |
Smoky gray-purple tones |
| Childhood Sweetheart |
Double |
Yellow petals with heavy red veining |
Burgundy reverse and dramatic veining |
| Whirlwind Romance |
Double |
White with dark burgundy veins |
Dark burgundy petal backs |
| California Dreaming |
Single |
Clear yellow, unspotted |
Simple single flower form |
| Vegas Nights |
Single |
Slate gray to dark purple |
Dark single flowers |
| Black Tie Affair |
Double |
Black with a lighter center |
Darkest double flower effect |
New for 2026
Father of the Bride Turns the Flowers Outward
Father of the Bride produces fully double yellow flowers measuring about 2 to 2½ inches across, with a burgundy pattern concentrated around the center.
Its most distinctive characteristic is flower orientation. The blooms are predominantly side-facing, making the layered petals easier to see without looking down into the plant.
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Wedding Party® Lenten Rose Quick Facts
Plant Type
Perennial Hellebore
Growing Zones
4–9
Typical Size
18–24 Inches
Light
Part Shade to Full Shade
Bloom Season
Late Winter to Spring
Foliage
Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen
Resists
Deer & Rabbits
Attracts
Early-Season Bees
More Than Flower Color
Spotting, Veining & Contrasting Centers Change the Look
Several Wedding Party® cultivars share similar base colors, but markings across the petals create distinctly different flowers.
Clear
Wedding Bells
Clear white petals show the layered double flower form without contrasting spots or veins.
Spotting
Shotgun Wedding
A heavy concentration of burgundy spots covers the inner portions of the white petals.
Veining
Whirlwind Romance
Dark burgundy veins run across the white petals, with additional burgundy color on the petal backs.
Contrasting Center
First Dance
Bright yellow petals surround concentrated maroon markings near the center of the bloom.
Near-Black
Dark and Handsome
Near-black to black-purple petals create one of the deepest flower colors in the collection.
A Long Season of Interest
What Wedding Party® Hellebores Do Through the Year
The show begins before most shade perennials have emerged and continues through foliage after the flowers fade.
Late Winter
Flower stems begin emerging as temperatures start to moderate.
Early Spring
Layered flowers open above the established foliage.
Mid Spring
Flowers can remain ornamental for several weeks as fresh foliage develops.
Summer to Winter
Green foliage maintains structure in shaded beds and can remain evergreen in zones 4-9.
Wedding Party® Hellebore Care
Give Hellebores Shade, Drainage & Time to Establish
Hellebores grow slowly at first and prefer to remain undisturbed once their root systems are established.
Light
Protect Plants From Hot Afternoon Sun
Part shade to full shade is preferred. Beneath deciduous trees, plants can receive brighter winter and early-spring light before the canopy fills in.
Soil
Use Moist, Well-Drained Soil
Rich loam is ideal, but established hellebores adapt to a range of soils. Crowns and roots need good drainage and should not stay waterlogged.
Water
Water Consistently During Establishment
New plants need regular watering through their first growing seasons. Established plants tolerate short dry periods but perform best with consistent moisture and drainage.
Cleanup
Remove Old Leaves in Late Winter
Cut away damaged or tired foliage as new flowers and leaves begin emerging. This opens the view to the flowers and clears older growth from the crown.
Feeding
Feed Lightly in Spring
Compost or a balanced fertilizer can be applied as active growth begins. Avoid heavy feeding during summer when hellebore growth naturally slows.
Moving Plants
Choose the Site Carefully
Hellebores develop substantial root systems and generally prefer not to be moved. Allow enough space for an 18- to 24-inch mature clump.
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Bred for Double Flowers
The Wedding Party® Series Debuted in 2015
Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen developed Wedding Party® after years of hellebore breeding. His selections demonstrate plant vigor, high flower counts, and richly colored double flowers.
That breeding work created a collection with a consistent habit but striking differences at flower level: pure white, apricot, yellow, pink, maroon, purple, near-black, spotting, veining, picotee edges, and contrasting centers.
Hellebore Safety
All parts of hellebore plants are poisonous if ingested. Keep plant material away from children and pets, and do not use any part of the plant as food.
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Why Buy Wedding Party® Lenten Roses From Plant Addicts?
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Find guidance on shade, planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, containers, and seasonal hellebore care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding Party® Lenten Rose FAQs
What is the Wedding Party Lenten Rose series?
Wedding Party® is a hellebore collection developed by Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. The breeding program emphasizes vigorous plants, abundant bloom, and richly colored double flowers.
When do Wedding Party Lenten Roses bloom?
Most flower from late winter through early or mid-spring, depending on cultivar, climate, and winter temperatures. Individual flowers can remain attractive for several weeks.
How large do Wedding Party Hellebores grow?
Most selections mature around 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart when establishing a border or mass planting.
How much shade do Wedding Party Lenten Roses need?
Part shade to full shade is suitable. Protection from intense afternoon sun is preferred, particularly in warm climates.
Can Wedding Party Hellebores grow beneath trees?
Yes. Deciduous trees can provide a good setting because hellebores receive more light during winter and early spring, followed by greater shade after the trees leaf out.
Are Wedding Party Lenten Roses evergreen?
Their foliage is generally evergreen or semi-evergreen, with the amount of winter leaf retention depending on climate and weather conditions.
When should old hellebore leaves be removed?
Remove old, damaged foliage in late winter or early spring as new flowers and foliage begin emerging. This makes the blooms easier to see and clears older leaves from the crown.
Are Wedding Party Hellebores deer resistant?
Hellebores are generally avoided by deer and rabbits, although browsing can vary where animal pressure is high.
Can Wedding Party Hellebores tolerate drought?
Established plants tolerate short periods of dry soil. New plants need more consistent moisture as their root systems develop.
Can Wedding Party Lenten Roses grow in containers?
Yes. Use a substantial outdoor container with drainage holes and a well-drained potting mix. Containers may need more frequent watering than plants growing in the ground.
Which Wedding Party Hellebore has white flowers?
Wedding Bells has clear white double flowers. Confetti Cake and Shotgun Wedding also have white petals but add burgundy spotting.
Which Wedding Party Hellebore has the darkest flowers?
Black Tie Affair produces double black flowers with a lighter center. Dark and Handsome ranges from near-black to black-purple, and Dashing Groomsman has slate-gray to dark-purple flowers.
Which Wedding Party Hellebore has yellow flowers?
First Dance has yellow double flowers with maroon accents. Father of the Bride has fully double yellow flowers with a burgundy center pattern. Childhood Sweetheart has yellow petals heavily marked with red veins.
What is unusual about Father of the Bride?
Its fully double yellow flowers are predominantly side-facing, making the flower interior easier to see than on many hellebores with more downward-facing blooms.
Is Wedding Party Lenten Rose poisonous?
Yes. Hellebores are poisonous if ingested. Keep plant material away from children and pets and do not consume any part of the plant.
Find Your Wedding Party®
Choose the Flower Pattern That Fits Your Shade Garden
Start with Wedding Bells for clear white, Flower Girl or Maid of Honor for pink, Mother of the Bride for apricot, First Dance or Father of the Bride for yellow, True Love for maroon red, or Dark and Handsome and Black Tie Affair for the deepest tones.
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
