
Sunday, April 7, 2013
I'm going to take a little time off this week as Joe is on spring break, and we have a few things planned. But first, I need to show you this beautiful Lenten Rose that is blooming in my garden. I love the little freckles.
These hellebores are beauties. They come back every year, thrive in the shade and deer hate them. What's not to love. In my garden, the Lenten rose is the first to flower in early spring, around the period of Lent. It's also known as Lenten hellebore or oriental hellebore. They are excellent for bringing early color to the garden and the table.
They are a perennial that grows from 12-18" high, and the blooms usually last about two months.
Varieties include purply black, pure white, slate gray, mossy greens, plum, dusty pink, chartreuse and lavender/blue.

Photo credit (Simon Garbutt)
Enjoy your week! I'll be back real soon. I am joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays.
xo
Debbie

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What a gorgeous flower! I'll be on the look out for some and get it planted in my yard. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week. xo
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous....Mine are just starting to poke thru the ground....and I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it.
XO
Christine
Beautiful photos. Thanks for the info on this lovely flower.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Have a great week:@)
ReplyDeleteI love Lenten Roses, so pretty and the first thing up in the garden. Your photos are great. Laura
ReplyDeleteI love Lenten Roses! They are just beautiful! Life to the full! Melissa
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are really very pretty, Debbie....Christine
ReplyDeleteThese are the first happy faces in my garden this year too :) No open flowers yet but plenty of buds.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off with Joe :)
Hi Debbie, I'm stopping by from Seasonal Sundays. Those Lenten Roses are beautiful. I have long admired them but have never planted any. This spring we are working on a new garden spot on our side garden where it is shady so I will be sure to plant at least one..Happy Sunday..Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteYour Lenten Rose is beautiful and you must be so happy to see them return every Spring. Rich and I saw them yesterday at The Dallas Arboretum, in the shady area, and thought they were so pretty. I have never planted them, but I do have some shade and since the deer hate them, I guess the bunnies would, too (yea!!).
Have a wonderful time off with Joe and enjoy your week. XO
Gorgeous Lenten Rose, a perfect addition to a garden. Spring is so wonderful, with the pops of color. Enjoy your time off with Joe. XO Linda
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Lenten roses!!!!! I used to have them in my old yard. Miss that so much!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away, dearie dear!!! Have fun!
What a beautiful flower! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Your Lenten Rose is so pretty. Lovely photos, too! I think it would be an interesting flower to paint. I hope you enjoy your spring break/time off!
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
Beautiful flowers! Enjoy your time off :) Have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Debbie. Enjoy your time off. laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, these are beautiful flowers and so wonderful that the deers don't like them, cool :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week.
Connie :)