HELLEBORUS Pennys Pink

Overview and Plant Profile

Helleborus ‘Penny’s Pink’ is a standout variety from the Rodney Davey Marbled Group (Helleborus x hybridus), renowned for its deep pink blooms and striking silver-marbled evergreen foliage. It brings bold winter colour and year-round visual interest to shade gardens, woodland borders, and containers. The plant’s name honours garden writer Penny Hobhouse, and it’s a favourite among designers for its long-lasting floral display and low-maintenance nature.

• Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus ‘Penny’s Pink’

• Common Name: Lenten Rose ‘Penny’s Pink’

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial

• Height & Spread: 35–45 cm tall × 40–60 cm wide

• Flowers: Dusky rose-pink maturing to deep pink and green tones; outward-facing

• Foliage: Deep green with striking silver marbling; evergreen

• Flowering Period: January to April (late winter into spring)

• Habit: Clump-forming, tidy and compact

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5–H7; tolerates -15°C to -20°C or lower)

Light, Soil & Positioning

Light Requirements

• Thrives in partial to full shade

• Prefers dappled sunlight under deciduous trees or shrubs

• Avoid hot, direct afternoon sun—this can scorch leaves and shorten bloom life

Soil Conditions

• Grows best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

• Tolerates neutral to alkaline pH

• Add organic matter like leaf mould or compost annually for best performance

• Avoid poorly drained or overly wet sites

Watering, Feeding & Maintenance

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment and flowering

• Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, especially in shade

• Mulch annually to help conserve soil moisture

Feeding

• Feed in early spring using a balanced slow-release fertiliser

• A light application of compost or well-rotted manure also supports vigour and flowering

Seasonal Maintenance

• In late winter (January–early February), remove old or damaged foliage to reveal the new flower stems and reduce the risk of fungal disease

• After flowering, cut back spent flower stalks to encourage tidy growth

• Plants don’t require regular division but can be split in early autumn if needed

Garden Uses & Combinations

Helleborus ‘Penny’s Pink’ adds structure, colour, and texture to shaded spaces during winter and early spring, when other plants remain dormant. Its long-lasting blooms and ornamental foliage make it a multi-season performer.

Best Uses

• Shaded or woodland borders

• Winter containers near doorways or patios

• Underplanting beneath shrubs or trees

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• As part of mixed perennial beds

Companion Plants

• Pair with Cyclamen coum, Galanthus (snowdrops), and Iris reticulata for early colour

• Combine with Heuchera, Brunnera, or Epimedium for beautiful foliage contrast

• Mix with Tiarella, Ferns, or Pulmonaria for a lush woodland feel

• Works wonderfully in winter pots with Viola, carex, or Skimmia

Benefits and Selling Points

• Unique marbled foliage adds visual interest year-round

• Early-season blooms offer colour from January onward

• Upright, outward-facing flowers for better visibility than traditional nodding hellebores

• Long flowering period (up to 12 weeks or more)

• Low maintenance and very hardy

• Resistant to deer and rabbits

• Provides nectar for early pollinators

• Suitable for containers and borders alike

• Size
  2 Litre

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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