- Price per 1 packet

New Arrivals Catalog Login / Create Account

1 / 6

2 / 6

3 / 6

4 / 6

5 / 6

6 / 6

AdobeStock

❮ ❯

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: Surface sow, cover lightly with medium or vermiculite.

Other: Seeds that don’t germinate the first stratification cycle should be put through another warm/cold period. |germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Asia, Caucasus, Georgia, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Helleborus orientalisHelleborus orientalis

Hellebore, Lenten-rose

In Stock: 0.252 lb (Total:0.252lb)

Helleborus orientalis

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

0.25 lb VA

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

39,006

Quantity:

0.25 lb

Collected in:

Virginia
Arlington

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836061

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: Surface sow, cover lightly with medium or vermiculite.

Other: Seeds that don’t germinate the first stratification cycle should be put through another warm/cold period. |germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Asia, Caucasus, Georgia, Turkey

Native

Introduced

Add a splash of early color to your garden with the captivating Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose. This herbaceous perennial, native to Turkey and the Caucasus, is a standout member of the Ranunculaceae family, offering an enchanting display of large, nodding, cup-shaped flowers in varied hues—from pristine white and delicate pink to rich rose-purple, often adorned with charming interior spots and vibrant yellow stamens. Blooming from late winter through spring, these resilient beauties emerge even through snow, lasting up to 10 weeks.

Ideal for zones 4 to 9, Lenten Rose thrives in part to full shade, with evergreen (in warmer climates), leathery foliage that sets off the stunning floral show. This low-maintenance perennial tolerates deer, heavy shade, and less-than-ideal soils, making it a garden favorite. Plant them in shady borders, woodland gardens, or as ground cover—wherever a touch of winter elegance is needed. Protect this resilient plant from harsh winter winds, and watch as it self-seeds and expands its charming presence.