Lenten Rose 'Amethyst Gem' | Winter Jewels Hellebore | Evergreen Shade Perennial

Lenten Rose 'Amethyst Gem' from the Winter Jewels® Series is an evergreen perennial known for its deep amethyst-purple blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Blooming from late winter to early spring, this hardy hellebore adds color to shaded gardens when few plants flower.

The large, long-lasting flowers rise above leathery foliage, making it ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and containers. It is deer resistant and easy to grow, suitable for USDA Zones 4–8.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Evergreen Perennial
• Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus 'Amethyst Gem'
• Series: Winter Jewels®
• Flower Color: Deep Purple to Amethyst
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green
• Plant Height: 12–15 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–8
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Early Blooming, Long Lasting Flowers

Uses

• Shade and woodland gardens
• Under deciduous trees
• Cottage gardens
• Mixed perennial borders
• Container gardens
• Winter interest plantings

Planting Partners

• Ferns
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Bergenia
• Astilbe
• Hosta

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-draining soil amended with compost or leaf mold.
• Prefers partial shade, especially protection from harsh afternoon sun.
• Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy.
• Remove old foliage in late winter to showcase emerging blooms.
• Mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil quality.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.