HELLEBORUS: The genus Helleborus covers a group of perennial plants from Europe and Asia. Virtually all are garden worthy， though the acaulescent (stemless) hybrids have become the most popular forms found in gardens. These perennials are vigorous growers and abundant bloomers in rich， alluring colors like deep red-wine， cherry-blossom pink， to soft， creamy lime and pure， snow white. They are undemanding when provided with just a little shade and well-drained soil. Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times， it was considered a weapon against witches， madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden， not only because of their supposed power， but because they bloom for a long time， early in winter， when the weather is cool and most other flowers are still dormant. They like moist loamy soil with lime and leaf mold. We like them as ground covers for deciduous shrubs， conifers， or broad-leafed evergreens， and when possible plant them in an elevated spot to admire their nodding flowers. They prefer partial shade and are hardy in zones 4-8. You’ve enjoyed the double-flowered Hellebores of the Wedding Party series， try the equally lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens， Inc. hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work， he selects for plants with notable vigor， showy floral displays with large numbers of blossoms per plant， and rich flower colors. Helleborus 'Spanish Flare' bears 3"， single light yellow flowers with maroon red flares concentrated around the nectaries. A novel color pattern for Lenten Rose. Hellebores are the harbingers of spring， blooming for six weeks or more beginning in late winter. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent， from which they get their common name， Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist， woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed.

Honeymoon™ Spanish Flare Lenten/Christmas Rose - Helleborus - SHADE - Gallon Pot