Hellebores for great early spring color

'Pink Frost' is a colorful newer hellebore variety

In recent years, advancements in plant breeding have made for some great introductions in the world of hellebores--also known as 'Winter Rose' or 'Lenten Rose.' One variety, 'Ivory Prince,' has noticeably more upright-facing flowers, an improvement over the drooping faces of older varieties. 'Pink Frost,' another variety with upward-facing blooms, boasts large flowers with deep rose tones.

And yet a third variety--brand new this year--is 'Snow Fever.' With it's greenish-white flowers, it's sure to add brightness to a shady garden. Most notable, however, is its variegated foliage--a totally unique characteristic in the world of hellebores. In the spring, the new leaves emerge with a pink blush over green and white. As they age, the leaves change to a bright green with flecks of white and cream through the leaf.

If you haven't recently checked out what hellebores have to offer your garden, it's worth a stop to see the beauty of these newer varieties. And for a limited time, all of our hellebores are on sale at $2.00 off!