Hellebores Varieties: Made for Shade

'Anemone Flowers' resembles an anemone, with a "collar" at the base of its petals. It's striking when grown with bright orange-red daylilies (Hemerocallis) or dark, glossy-leaved elephant ears (Colocasia).

Plant 'Painted Doubles' hellebores in part sun to light shade. Each doubled bloom has slightly different red or burgundy markings in the center. Hellebores do best when planted in well-drained soil with lots of organic material.

The buds on 'Ivory Prince' Lenten roses start out pink and become white as they open. The flowers face up and away from the plant, making them easier to see in shade or woodland gardens.

H. niger plants are often called Christmas roses because they bloom in winter. 'Ruby Glow' is a hybrid with pink flowers held atop ruby red stems. Its grey-green leaves are veined with silver.