Meet Rio Carnival
Bright, joyful, and full of movement, Rio Carnival is part of the Honeymoon® Series — hellebores selected for strong growth, abundant blooms, and standout color. These 1-gallon, well-established plants produce eye-catching single flowers measuring 2½–3 inches, featuring soft light yellow petals heavily speckled with rich burgundy red for a festive, confetti-like effect.
Blooming in late winter, Rio Carnival brings weeks of cheerful color just as the garden begins to stir. Hellebores are true harbingers of spring, often flowering for six weeks or more, and are commonly known as Lenten Rose for their traditional bloom time during the season of Lent.
This variety is especially well suited for naturalizing in moist, woodland settings, where its extensive root system can gradually spread and establish. Like all hellebores, Rio Carnival is evergreen, deer-resistant, and easy to grow — thriving in part to full shade and returning reliably year after year. ⛅
🐝 Pollinator-friendly and full of early-season interest.
Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, while the speckled blooms carry color through late winter into early spring.
🌱 Plant Highlights
- Flower: Single, light yellow blooms with heavy burgundy red speckling (2½–3")
- Bloom Time: Late winter – early spring (often 6+ weeks)
- Foliage: Glossy evergreen 🌿
- Size: Approx. 18–24" tall × 18–24" wide
- Light: Part shade to full shade ⛅
- Perennial Zones: 4–9
- Resistant to: Deer & rabbits (not a guaranteed barrier) 🦌
- Perfect for: Shade gardens, containers, borders, woodland beds
📦 Pickup Details
Available for preorder now. Pickup begins late-February. You’ll receive a notification by email or text (based on what you signed up for) when your plants are ready. 🌱 We’ll be in touch soon! 📩📱
Please plan to pick up within one week of your order date. Unclaimed preorders cannot be guaranteed and are non-refundable.
Can’t make your pickup window? Just let us know — we’ll do our best to help!
A celebration of color when the garden needs it most — reserve Rio Carnival today. 🎉🌿
