Lenten Rose (Helleborus Charmer)

Helleborus ‘Charmer’ is a reliable Lenten rose forming neat, long-lived clumps with leathery, semi-evergreen foliage and elegant, cup-shaped blooms in late winter and early spring. Ideal for shaded borders and woodland-style plantings, it prefers partial shade and thrives in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, tolerating clay and chalk on the alkaline side. Fully hardy and low maintenance, it provides valuable early-season interest and nectar for pollinators, growing to around 30–60cm tall and wide—perfect for underplanting shrubs or brightening the front of a shady border.

Position: Partial shade

Rate of Growth: Average

Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich; tolerates clay and chalk (neutral to alkaline)

Hardiness: Fully hardy

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