(Lenten Rose) If near black Helleborus is what you are looking for, 'Midnight Ruffles' from the Winter Thrillers™ Series is a great selection. The ruffled double, 3 inch velvety black flowers contrast nicely with the butter yellow stamens. 'Midnight Ruffles' is a very vigorous strain of double black Helleborus, which hold its color for up to 12 weeks. Even after the blooms are spent, they still look like a fresh bloom. Helleborus are the first sign of spring in the perennial garden, blooming up to 6 weeks earlier than many other perennial varieties. 'Midnight Ruffles' is a great selection for woodland and shade gardens. Helleborus 'Midnight Ruffles' is a deer and rabbit resistant selection.