7 of the Prettiest Hellebore Varieties to Grow for Cold-Season Color

Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose): This classic hellebore variety features pure white, bowl-shaped flowers with prominent yellow stamens in the center.

Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose): Helleborus orientalis is a popular hellebore species with a wide range of flower colors and patterns.

Helleborus x hybridus (Hybrid Hellebores): Hybrid hellebores are prized for their diverse flower colors, patterns, and forms.

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking Hellebore): Despite its off-putting name, Helleborus foetidus is a charming hellebore species with clusters of nodding, greenish-yellow flowers.

Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican Hellebore): Corsican Hellebore features nodding, pale green flowers tinged with pink or purple.

Helleborus x ericsmithii (Helleborus Gold Collection®): Helleborus x ericsmithii is a hybrid hellebore series known for its large, outward-facing flowers and sturdy stems.

Helleborus lividus (Mallorca Hellebore): Mallorca Hellebore is a Mediterranean species with nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or green.