Lenten Rose

About this plant

Helleborus X FrostKiss 'Anna's Red' is a truly exceptional Lenten Rose, celebrated for its striking deep red, single flowers that emerge in late winter and early spring, often persisting into early summer. This vigorous perennial forms a neat clump of attractive, leathery, dark green foliage mottled with silver, providing year-round interest even when not in bloom. Its early flowering habit makes it a valuable addition to the winter garden, brightening otherwise dormant landscapes. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings, 'Anna's Red' thrives in locations that offer protection from harsh afternoon sun. Its robust nature and captivating blooms make it a favored choice among discerning gardeners looking for both beauty and resilience. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this Lenten Rose is remarkably low-maintenance once established, offering a long season of enjoyment with minimal effort. It pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants, creating a stunning tapestry of texture and color.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage new growth. Protect from extreme winter winds in exposed locations. Division is rarely necessary but can be done in early autumn if desired.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.