Product Description
Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' (20)ct Flat
WEDDING PARTY Series
Common Name: Lenten Rose
Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large numbers of blossoms per plant, and rich flower colors. The WEDDING PARTY® series showcases his double flowered selections, available in numerous, beautiful color shades.
'Confetti Cake' has 2½-3" double white flowers with burgundy speckling concentrated toward the center of the petals.
Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six weeks or more beginning in late winter. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent, from which they get their common name, Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed.
Hellebores are enjoyable to grow because they are low-maintenance and disease/pest-free. Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring. They can adapt to almost any growing conditions. Though they prefer rich, moist, organic soil, they will also grow in sandy or clay soil. They can even tolerate short periods of drought. The soil pH can range anywhere from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Hellebores are shade plants that need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. They will grow in full shade under large deciduous trees as long as they receive full sun from winter to spring before the trees get their leaves.
To increase the number of hellebores in your garden, mulch them heavily in the fall. The new seedlings will grow in this mulch come spring and can then be transplanted elsewhere in the garden.
WARNING: Hellebores are poisonous. Do not consume any part of the plant!
Height: 18-24 Inches, Spread: 18-24 Inches
Flower Color: Pink - White shades, Foliage Color: Green shades, Evergreen (in some or all zones)
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Part shade to Full shade
Blooms Early Spring - Mid-spring
Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is a hybrid Lenten rose that is part of the Wedding Party™ series. This stunning variety was developed by hybridizer Hans Hansen and is known for its double white flowers with burgundy speckles that resemble sprinkles on a cake. This captivating perennial brightens the winter garden with its unique blooms when few other plants are in bloom. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about Helleborus 'Confetti Cake', from its characteristics and care requirements to where you can purchase it.
Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 18-24 inches tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest. As a "Plant of Merit" recognized by the Missouri Botanical Garden, this exceptional plant is part of the Wedding Party series, known for its double-flowered selections. The flowers are 2.5-3 inches in diameter and have five showy, overlapping petals (technically sepals) with burgundy speckles concentrated toward the center. The blooms appear in late winter to early spring and last for six weeks or more. Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is a deer and rabbit resistant plant. It is also salt tolerant. In addition to its beauty in the garden, this versatile plant can also be used as a cut flower.
It is important to note that the leaves, stems, and roots of Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' are poisonous to humans and animals if ingested. Gardeners should exercise care when planting it around children and pets.
Care Requirements Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It prefers partial shade to full shade and fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Avoid soils that are prone to drying out or staying wet. It is important to select a sheltered site to protect your hellebores from cold winter winds. While it prefers shade, it needs full sun from winter to spring before deciduous trees have leaves.
- Watering: Water regularly, but do not overwater. Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' can tolerate short periods of drought once established.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize once a year.
- Pruning: Pruning is not necessary, but you can remove old, damaged, or brown foliage. To promote new growth and a neat appearance, remove faded flower stems (unless you want to collect seeds).
- Winter Care: In the coldest zones, you can provide a mulch to protect the plant from harsh winter conditions.
Companion Plants Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' pairs well with a variety of other shade-loving plants, including:
- Athyrium (Lady Fern)
- Brunnera
- Carex
- Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)
- Epimediums
- Ferns
- Galanthus (Snowdrop)
- Goat's Beard
- Hakonechloa macra (Hakone Grass)
- Heuchera (Coral Bells)
- Hosta
- Pulmonaria (Lungwort)
- Athyrium 'Godzilla'
- Brunnera 'Sterling Silver'
- Carex 'Everillo'
- Dicentra 'Alba'
- Heuchera 'Spearmint'
- Primula 'Mandarin'
Benefits Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' offers several benefits to the garden. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, while its late winter/early spring blooms offer a welcome splash of color when few other plants are flowering. Additionally, it serves as a valuable nectar source for early pollinators, such as honeybees.
Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is perfect for adding winter interest to your garden. With its showy, double white flowers adorned with burgundy speckles, this plant is a true standout. Its attractive foliage provides year-round interest, and its ability to thrive in shady conditions makes it a versatile addition to any landscape. Moreover, its late winter blooms provide a much-needed source of color and nectar for pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. Whether planted in a woodland garden, border, or container, Helleborus 'Confetti Cake' is sure to become a cherished part of your garden.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
