Inside The New York Botanical Garden

Morning Eye Candy: The Many Faces of Helleborus

Posted in Photography on April 4 2011, by Plant Talk

Hellebores (also known as the Christmas or Lenten rose) come in a range of colors and shapes, providing a much needed jolt of color in late winter and early spring.

Helleborus x nigercors 'Honeyhill Joy'

Helleborus x nigercors ‘Honeyhill Joy’ (photo by Mark Pfeffer)

Helleborus 'Ivory Prince'

Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Helleborus x hybridus Royal Heritage Group

Helleborus x hybridus Royal Heritage Group (photo by Mark Pfeffer)

Helleborus x hybridus

Helleborus x hybridus (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Helleborus hybridus

Helleborus x hybridus Regal Ruffles Group (photo by Mark Pfeffer)

Helleborus x ericsmithii 'HGC Silvermoon'

Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘HGC Silvermoon’ (photo by Mark Pfeffer)