Hellebore Seeds (Lenten Rose Seeds) - Early Blooming, Winter-Tolerant Perennial

Bring year-round interest to shaded landscapes with Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) Seeds. Known for their elegant, nodding flowers and leathery evergreen foliage, these plants bloom from late winter into early spring, making them one of the earliest flowering perennials.

Perfect for woodland gardens, shade borders, ground cover planting, and landscape accents, Lenten Roses are long-lived, dependable, and require minimal care once established. Their blooms come in attractive shades ranging from cream, white, deep rose, to soft pastels depending on the mix.

These Non-GMO seeds offer strong germination when provided cool temperatures and gradual seasonal warmth. Hellebores thrive in shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil and return year after year with increasing size and bloom count.

Features

• Early blooming perennial ideal for late winter and spring gardens

• Thrives in shade and woodland environments

• Evergreen foliage for year-round landscape interest

• Low-maintenance and long-lived

• Beautiful flowering variety suitable for borders and decorative garden spaces

Specifications 

• Common Name: Lenten Rose / Hellebore

• Scientific Name: Helleborus orientalis

• Seed Type: Flowering Perennial

• Color: Mixed Shades (White, Rose, Pastels)

• Growth Habit: Perennial

• Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring

• Height: 12–24 inches

• Ideal Use: Woodland Gardens, Shade Borders, Decorative Landscaping

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil

• Heirloom: Yes

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Moderate

• Planting Season: Late Summer to Fall or Early Spring

Planting Guide

1. Soil Preparation: Choose a shaded location with rich, well-drained soil.

2. Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors in fall or use cold stratification for indoor planting.

3. Depth: Press lightly into soil; avoid deep planting.

4. Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart.

5. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination.

6. Germination Time: 30–180 days depending on temperature and stratification.

7. Care: Allow plants to naturalize; minimal trimming required for established plants.