Photo of Helleborus [variegated foliage] by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Helleborus [variegated foliage]

Also Known As

  • Variegated Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

More Options

Helleborus [variegated foliage] plant details

Helleborus [variegated foliage] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In spring and winter lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus [variegated foliage]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus [variegated foliage]

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful splashed foliage, either white, yellow, or cream. Blooms just as early and happily as it's more plain cousins.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Helleborus [variegated foliage] plant

How to Grow Helleborus [variegated foliage]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Helleborus for your garden

aka Helleborus hybridus, Helleborus x hybridus [Selected Mixed Colors], Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Mixed Colors Hybrid Hellebore, Mixed Colors Lenten Rose

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Helleborus x hybridus flower by Wildfeuer
View Plant

aka Helleborus 'Black Slate', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Helleborus x hybridus black slate-flowered by plant lust
View Plant

aka Bear's Foot, Stinking Hellebore, Stinkwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Helleborus foetidus flower by Far Out Flora
View Plant

More Options

aka Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Bear's Foot Hellebore, Stinking Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group by Secret Garden Growers
View Plant

More Options

aka Helleborus hybridus 'Apricot', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Helleborus x hybridus apricot-flowered buds by Cistus Nursery
View Plant
+275 more Helleborus
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved