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5 Reasons You Should Grow Hellebores

By stacy ling

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Looking for easy care perennials that bloom in early spring? Here are 5 reasons you should plant the hellebores, also known as the Lenten Rose.

The Lenten Rose is not part of the rose  family, although the name is a bit deceiving. The blooms are rose-like, but hellebores get their name from when they bloom, which is during the season of Lent.

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It prefers partial shade to shade locations with moist, well-drained loamy soil that is slightly acidic to alkaline. Hardy to zones 4-9, the lenten rose flower colors range from whites, to pinks and purples.

Lenten Roses bloom early and long

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They are super easy to care for perennials that will return yearly

Hellebores grow and bloom in the shade

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They are simple to propagate and reseed themselves with ease

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And lenten roses are deer resistant too!

They are so pretty aren't they?

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Follow along to learn more about hellebores.

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