Hellebore ‘Winter Joy Bouquet'

Common Name:
Lenten Rose

Description:
Helleborus × hybridus 'Winter Joy Bouquet' is a captivating evergreen perennial that brings vibrant colour to gardens during the cooler months. This clump-forming plant showcases nodding, cup-shaped flowers in a diverse palette ranging from whites and creamy yellows to pinks and deep reds. Blooming from late winter through early spring, these flowers provide a striking contrast against the plant's glossy, deeply-lobed dark green foliage. 'Winter Joy Bouquet' thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring moist, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter. It performs best in dappled shade but can tolerate full sun to full shade conditions. Once established, it exhibits drought tolerance and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking winter interest and low upkeep.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40 cm

• Width: 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

• Creamy Yellow

• Pink

• Dark Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Ground Cover

• Low Maintenance

• Frost Hardy

• Drought Tolerant

Toxicity:
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested by humans and animals, including dogs and cats. Handling may cause skin irritation; gloves are recommended during maintenance.

Companion Plants:

• Ferns

• Hostas

• Astilbes

• Lungworts

• Toad Lilies

• Spring-flowering Bulbs (e.g., Daffodils, Snowdrops)