Pre-orders are now open.

Pre-Order & Sale Details

Discover one of spring's most beloved shade-garden perennials with our curated selection of hellebores at Toronto Botanical Garden.

These hardy, early-blooming plants bring elegant colour to the garden while winter is still fading.

Quantities are limited and many cultivars sell out each year, so we encourage you to pre-order in advance for convenient in-person pickup on March 28.

Browse the collection below to reserve your favourites and welcome the season with long-lasting, easy-care hellebores chosen by our horticultural team.

Meet the 2026 Hellebores

Please select 'pickup' at checkout to pre-order.

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Here's everything you need to know to experience this special annual event:

The Hellebore Sale is a one-day event, taking place on March 28, 2026.

  • Join us at the Visitor Centre that day, and you'll be able to pick up your pre-order AND shop for additional plants and gardening items.
  • Pre-orders open for TBG Members on February 17, 2026, and for everyone else on February 18.
  • If you've signed up for our e-newsletter, you'll get an email notification. As these beauties frequently sell out, we recommend ordering as soon as possible!

How to Pre-Order:

  • Online: visit this page after February 17 (if you're a member) or February 18 (if you're not), and you'll be able to pre-order your selections by adding them to your cart.
  • Select 'pickup' when checking out.
  • After checkout, you'll get receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to pick up your order on March 28.
  • In person: visit us a the Garden Shop, and our team of Volunteers will be delighted to help you place your order.
  • And don't forget to review our pickup policy by clicking the button below.
  • Contact our team if you have any questions.
Pickup Policy

P.S. Members receive an exclusive shopping window before pre-orders open to the public, AND save 10% on their purchase.

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What's so special about hellebores?


Helleborus, or Lenten roses as they are more commonly referred to in the trade, are a sought-after garden plant for many reasons. These highly hybridized plants boast beautiful flowers, evergreen foliage, and are one of the earliest blooming perennials.

The modern hybrids of this genus build upon the classics and pack a punch. Helleborus x ballardiae, Helleborus x glandorfensis, and Helleborus x iburgensis combine the cold hardiness of Helleborus niger with the colour selections of Helleborus x hybridus, with the added bonuses of disease resistance and larger showier blooms. These plants do well in the garden or in containers.

When you purchase your hellebores, make sure to place them in a partially shaded location away from harsh, cold winds. They prefer soils that are rich in humus with good drainage and aren’t afraid of getting wet feet in the winter months. The ideal time to plant them is in the fall before the ground freezes. Spring is also a great option, but be sure to provide adequate water through the growing months.

A majority of Lenten rose hybrids have Helleborus niger as one of the parent plants, so it may take your plant a year or two to settle into its new home.

- Leslie Hockley, TBG Lead Horticulturist