Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
We have Hans Hansen, a hybridizer for Walter’s Gardens in Michigan to thank for this beautiful Lenten Rose Wedding Party Confetti Cake. Hans is renowned for his eye for quality and vigor and the hybrids he produces are nothing short of spectacular! Confetti Cake is no exception with its beautiful snow white double blooms with just a sprinkle of burgundy confetti in the center and the green and white stamens contrasted by the dark green leathery leaves. This late winter, early spring bloomer will intrigue you with its 2 ½ to 3 inch blooms that arrive earlier than any other spring blooming plant and remain evergreen all year round.
Hellebores are native to mountainous regions of Europe, along the Balkan region to the Adriatic Sea. They are vigorous, hardy alpine plants that grow in full to part shade. They are capable of growing in sub zero conditions of the extreme North and also take the hot humid summers of the Deep South with equal vigor. There are not many plants that have such a wide range of habitat conditions and look this lovely. Deer and rabbit don’t browse on them as they are bitter tasting and are poisonous if consumed. They are also salt tolerant so Coastal gardeners can appreciate their beauty in their shade gardens and Northern gardeners won’t have to fret about sidewalk or highway salt effects.
Wedding Party® Confetti Cake Lenten Rose Care
Categorized as one of the easiest to care for spring perennials, Hellebores can tolerate a wide range of soil types. They prefer a well drained moist rich soil full of organic matter, but will thrive even in average soil, like sand or clay. Once established they are fairly drought resistant. They also thrive in any alkaline to neutral soil, being effective at taking nutrients just about anywhere they are planted. They will appreciate a consistently moist soil, so water during extremely dry periods and apply a mulch to help retain that moisture. They send their roots deep, so when first planted, be sure to loosen the soil about 6 inches deeper than you need to give their roots an easier time. Hellebores will slowly fill your garden bed over the years. They prefer to be planted in full shade, but will tolerate some light sun. Hot afternoon sun will burn the leaves. All you need for fertilizer is an application of well composted organic material once or twice a year.
Deadhead the spent flowers to keep the plant focused on flower production. If you leave the flowers after they die, the plant will proceed into the seed production stage. Being a hybrid, the seeds may not produce plants similar to their parent plant. Remove any wilted or yellowed branches and leaves to keep the plant tidy and reduce chances of any plant diseases from taking hold. Mulch your plants in late fall, then in late winter, early spring, move some of the mulch away from the plant to encourage the new growth.
Wedding Party® Confetti Cake Lenten Rose Spacing
Spacing plants properly is important in every shade garden habitat due to the propensity of shade plants to develop fungal diseases. Allow 18 to 24 inches of space in between plants to aid in good air circulation. They will mature at about 24 inches tall and wide. Divide crowded plants every 2 to 3 years by digging them up in late winter before new growth appears, and dividing the roots, making sure there are at least two buds per root. Plant a little deeper than the ground level but not too deep. Mulch to protect your new plant divisions from the cold. There are many colors of Lenten Rose available on the market today, consider mixing the colors for a spectacular display in your late winter, early spring garden.
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Compare flower color, form, pattern, and the traits that distinguish each Wedding Party® Lenten Rose.
| Variety | Flower Color | Flower Form | Pattern / Detail | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black, mauve-purple, white, yellow & pink | Mixed doubles | Assorted | Several Wedding Party® colors in one planting | |
| Yellow with burgundy center | Fully double | Burgundy eye | Predominantly side-facing flowers | |
| White with raspberry-pink accents | Double | Raspberry accents | Crisp pink-on-white contrast | |
| White with burgundy | Double | Fine speckling | Burgundy flecks across pale petals | |
| Blush to light pink | Double | Clear blush tones | Softest pink selection | |
| Light to dark pink | Double | Variable pink | Richer range of pink shades | |
| Rich maroon red | Fully double | Clear color | Large, deep maroon-red flowers | |
| Clear white | Double | Unspotted | Cleanest white double in the collection | |
| Near-black to black-purple | Double | Near-black | Deep purple-black flower color | |
| Bright yellow with maroon | Double | Contrasting center | Yellow and burgundy contrast | |
| Apricot with light pink | Double | Pink picotee edge | Warm apricot coloring | |
| White with burgundy | Double | Heavy spotting | Most heavily spotted white selection | |
| Soft pink with dark pink | Double | Pink spotting | Spotted option for a softer pink palette | |
| Slate gray to dark purple | Double | Smoky tones | Distinctive gray-purple color | |
| Yellow with burgundy-red | Double | Heavy veining | Dramatic dark markings on yellow petals | |
| White with dark burgundy | Double | Burgundy veining | Burgundy petal backs add contrast | |
| Clear yellow | Single | Unspotted | Simple clear-yellow flower form | |
| Slate gray to dark purple | Single | Dark clear petals | Dark flower color with a simpler form | |
| Black to near-black | Double | Lighter center | Darkest double flower effect |
Wedding Party® Confetti Cake Lenten Rose Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Shade to Part Shade (0-4 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1.5-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1.5-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Wedding Party® Confetti Cake Lenten Rose
- Botanical Name
- Helleborus hybrid 'Confetti Cake'
- Brand
- Proven Selections
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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
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 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
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 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 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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