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Looking for Lenten rose for sale in New Zealand? These beautiful perennials, also known as Hellebores, are renowned for their winter and early spring blooms, bringing life to the garden when little else is flowering. Lenten roses are perfect for shady borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting beneath trees, offering nodding, rose-like blooms in a lovely range of colours. If you want a reliable, hardy plant with elegant foliage and months of interest, explore the exceptional Lenten rose varieties available at our nursery.

Helleborus orientalis with colourful pink flowers.

Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a hardy perennial prized for its elegant winter and early spring blooms. Flowers appear in shades of white, pink, plum, and green, often with striking speckled centres, bringing colour when few other plants flower. Growing 40–60 cm tall, it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil.

From $22.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Helleborus 'Hot Flash' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'Hot Flash' is a stunning evergreen perennial that delivers vibrant winter and early spring colour with its richly coloured blooms and attractive foliage. It is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland settings, borders, and containers, providing reliable beauty throughout New Zealand.

From $29.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred Series' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a premium evergreen perennial valued for its elegant winter and early spring flowers and attractive year round...

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Rose Simplicity Violet Serenity

“Violet Serenity” is a magnificent small, shrub rose owing to its colourful display of bright pink flowers. The showy blooms are borne as clusters...

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Rose Raspberry Ice

“Raspberry Ice” is a Floribunda shrub rose that features large and showy flowers that are cream with a raspberry coloured margin. The lightly...

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Rose Ann Turner

Rose Ann Turner is a climbing rose that features masses of double, pink flowers. The blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn provided the...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose Anniversary

Rose Anniversary is an award winning, Floribunda shrub rose that features masses of showy, soft-pink flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

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Super Shield Rose Spray – 1 Litre

This multipurpose spray is designed to control most common pests and diseases that affect roses. That includes blackspot, aphids, rust, powdery...

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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning yellow flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Yellow Banksia Rose) is a stunning climbing rose admired for its masses of soft yellow double flowers produced in spring. This...

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An exquisite flower on 'White Romance' Rose.
Rose White Romance

“White Romance” is a very popular shrub rose that features masses pure white flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Rose Albertine

Rose Albertine is a climbing rose featuring very showy, salmon-pink flowers. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Rose 'Golden Celebration'

'Golden Celebration' Rose is an outstanding English rose celebrated for its large rich golden yellow blooms, strong fragrance, repeat flowering, and...

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Cistus 'Brilliancy' plant with pink flowers and green foliage.
Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose)

Cistus ‘Brilliancy’ is a vibrant evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking crimson-pink flowers, each with a yellow centre, blooming profusely in...

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Purple flowers on Burgundy Iceberg Rose.
Rose 'Burgundy Iceberg'

The 'Burgundy Iceberg' Rose is a striking floribunda rose renowned for its rich burgundy purple blooms, repeat flowering, and exceptional garden...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Weigela 'Wine And Roses'

Weigela 'Wine and Roses' is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its rich burgundy purple foliage and masses of vibrant rosy pink trumpet shaped...

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Iris Rose Queen (Japanese Water Iris)

“Rose Queen” is a variety of Japanese Water Iris that produces spectacular flowers. The showy, two-tone pink blooms are borne atop sturdy stems in...

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Rose 'Lavender Jewel'

Rose 'Lavender Jewel' is a stunning hybrid tea rose admired for its exquisite lavender blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. Each perfectly formed...

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An informal hedge of 'Iceberg' rose plants with masses of white flowers.
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Rosa ‘Iceberg’, one of the world’s most popular roses, is a reliable floribunda variety producing masses of pure white, lightly fragrant blooms from...

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Rose Fertiliser

Roses respond exceptionally well to rose fertiliser with better quality flowers and foliage, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Helleborus 'Cinnamon Snow' (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus 'Cinnamon Snow' is a beautiful evergreen perennial admired for its elegant creamy white flowers that mature with soft pink and cinnamon...

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Helleborus 'Tutu' purple flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Helleborus 'Tutu' (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus 'Tutu' is a compact evergreen perennial admired for its elegant flowers that brighten the garden from late winter into spring. Its lush...

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Helleborus 'White Lady' (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus 'White Lady' is a graceful evergreen perennial valued for its pure white winter and early spring flowers and attractive year round...

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Rose Royden

Royden is a cheerful floribunda shrub rose that features highly fragrant, soft orange-yellow flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

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Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' double, white flowers on a scrambing shrub.
Rose 'Felicite Perpetue

Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' is a beautiful rambling rose prized for its clusters of soft blush white flowers and graceful arching growth. This classic...

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Rose 'Moonlight' white flowers.
Rose Moonlight

Rose Moonlight is a climbing rose that bears masses of white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers begin in spring and continue until autumn. The...

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Beautiful orange and red flowers on the Rose 'Tequila Sunrise'
Rose 'Tequila Sunrise' Standard

‘Tequila Sunrise’ Standard Rose is a striking stem trained rose that showcases vivid yellow blooms edged with bold red, creating a dramatic sunrise...

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Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

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Why Grow Lenten Roses?

Lenten roses are treasured by kiwi gardeners for their resilience and sophisticated beauty. Their evergreen foliage adds texture all year, and their flowers create a magical effect from late winter into early spring. These low-maintenance perennials thrive in partial to full shade, ideal for brightening up tricky garden spots or laying the foundation for a woodland garden. Once established, Lenten roses require minimal care and are deer-resistant, making them a practical and attractive choice.

Popular Lenten Rose Varieties

We offer several top Lenten rose varieties for sale, each with unique colour and form:

Browse our full range to find the Lenten rose that suits your landscape best. Each plant brings lasting winter elegance and is well-suited to New Zealand’s climate.

Planting and Caring for Your Lenten Rose

To get the most from your Lenten rose for sale, plant in moist, well-drained soil in part- to full-shade. They respond well to feeding with compost or a gentle, balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulching helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter to give flowers their best show and keep the plant healthy.

Pairing with Other Perennials

Lenten roses look stunning alongside early spring bulbs or shade-loving companions. For a splash of colour, consider yellow-flowered Portulaca Pazzaz Yellow (Yellow Portulaca), which adds contrast and interest to your planting scheme.

Shop Lenten Rose for Sale Online

Whether you are a collector or simply want to enjoy early blooms, now is the ideal time to buy Lenten rose for sale. Explore our current selection of Helleborus varieties and bring beauty to your shade garden this season. Place your order online and enjoy expert-packed, healthy plants delivered to your door, ready to flourish in your garden.

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