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North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, and Disease resistant

Specifications

  • Botanical Name
    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’
  • Height
    1-2 ft
  • Width
    1-2 ft
  • Growing Zones
    4-9
  • Sunlight
    • Partial shade
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Flower Color
    • Red
    • White
  • Leaf Color
    • Green
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Early Spring
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Does Not Ship To
    AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: This Lenten Rose thrives with 4-6 hours of partial to full shade. While it can handle morning sun, avoid intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves and fade the beautiful garnet color of the blooms. Deeper shade may result in slightly fewer flowers.
  • Soil: Plant in well-drained, rich, organic soil. These plants hate sitting in soggy conditions, so if you have heavy clay, amend the area generously with compost and aged pine bark fines to improve drainage. A slightly alkaline to neutral $\text{pH}$ is preferred; adding a bit of dolomitic lime during planting can help if your soil is acidic.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, keep the soil consistently moist to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, North Star™ Garnet Frills is quite drought-tolerant. However, inconsistent or prolonged dry periods, especially while it is blooming, will stress the plant and can lead to smaller flowers and fewer new leaves. Provide a deep drink every few weeks during hot, dry spells.

Pruning Tips

Lenten Roses do not require pruning for bloom production since they are evergreen and hardy. The only necessary pruning is removing old, tattered, or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring just before the new flower buds emerge. This cleanup allows the flowers to be the star and helps prevent foliar diseases by improving air circulation around the crown. Think of it as a spring cleaning before the show starts.

Fertilizer Needs

Lenten Roses are light feeders. In early spring, apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 formula, or a top dressing of well-aged compost around the base. Do not use high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the season, as this encourages soft, late-season growth that is more vulnerable to winter damage and rot.

The North Star Garnet Frills Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills') is a spectacular evergreen perennial that turns late winter into a show-stopping season with its deeply ruffled, double blooms in rich garnet-red. Each petal is edged and textured for extra flair, making the flowers appear almost velvety in cool garden light. These blooms, held proudly above glossy green foliage, last for weeks and often deepen in tone as the season progresses.

Deer and rabbit resistant, this variety keeps its beauty even in challenging conditions. Growing 1-2 feet tall and wide, the North Star™ Garnet Frills forms a dense, clumping mound of evergreen foliage that adds structure to the garden year-round in mild-winter climates.

Its thick, leathery leaves stay attractive in every season, while the sturdy stems hold up the blooms beautifully through wind, rain, and even snow. This variety produces blooms that are as lovely in the vase as they are in the landscape, making it both an early garden feature and a florist's treasure.

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Key Features

Hellebores hail from European and Asian woodlands and have long been beloved for their cold-weather blooms and symbolic meanings of hope and resilience.

  • Evergreen perennial with fully double, garnet-red blooms
  • Ruffled petals add rich texture and depth
  • Long-lasting flowers in late winter to early spring
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Cold-hardy down to USDA Zone 4
  • Must-have nectar source for early emerging pollinators

Landscaping Uses

A stunning cold-season focal point for shaded spots, borders, and mixed gardens. Perfect for understories, woodland plantings, and winter containers, it is an ideal choice for gardeners wanting elegance and durability in the same package.

  • Woodland gardens and shade borders
  • Winter and early spring container displays
  • Mass plantings for a carpet of blooms
  • Cut flower gardens for early-season arrangements
  • Mixed perennial beds, spring ephemeral beds, and bulb gardens

Care & Maintenance

A cold-hardy, evergreen perennial that's low-maintenance and long-lived. The North Star™ Garnet Frills thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, giving it an extra edge in colder climates where winter interest is rare.

  • Planting Time: Fall or early spring for best root establishment
  • Sun Requirements: Partial to full shade; tolerates morning sun in cooler regions
  • Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil; handles clay if drainage is good
  • Moisture Needs: Moderate; use the Finger Test to check moisture before watering
  • Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
  • Fertilization Needs: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; compost is beneficial
  • Pruning Info: Remove old foliage in late winter before blooms emerge; deadhead spent flowers for neatness
  • Division Info: Rarely needed, but can be divided in early fall if desired
  • Special Perks/Growing Needs:
    • Deer and rabbit resistant
    • Tolerates cold, humidity, and urban conditions

Frilled Beauty in the Frost

With its richly colored, ruffled blooms and winter-defying performance, the North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose is a gardener's dream for adding luxury to the cold season. Order yours today and enjoy this stunning evergreen perennial from naturehills.com!

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