New York Night Lenten Rose (Helleborus) - 2 Live Plants, Deep Purple to Black Blooms

About This Plant

New York Night Lenten Rose is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and velvety deep purple to near-black flowers that appear from late winter through early spring. This rare variety is deer resistant, cold hardy, and grows upright in clumps for a striking shade garden accent.

What You Will Receive

2 Live Plants. Each plant is shipped trimmed and ready for planting.

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Quantity: 2 Live Plants
• Flower Color: Deep Purple to Near Black
• Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Winter through Early Spring
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump Forming
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Characteristics: Rare Variety, Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Cold Hardy, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Why You'll Love It

• Rare near-black blooms create a dramatic garden display
• Blooms in late winter and early spring
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
• Deer resistant and easy to grow
• Cold hardy and long-lived
• Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and landscape beds

Perfect For

• Shade gardens
• Woodland gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Mixed perennial borders
• Under deciduous trees
• Containers
• Early-season pollinator gardens

Care Instructions

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Grow in partial to full shade, avoiding harsh afternoon sun. Remove older foliage in late winter before new growth appears to showcase the blooms. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil health.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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