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Helleborus x ballardiae HGC ‘Pink Frost’

Pink Frost Lenten Rose

Helleborus x ballardiae HGC ‘Pink Frost’
Family
Ranunculaceae
Height
12-18 inches
Width
18-24 inches
Flower color
Pale pink, aging to deeper pink
Foliage color
Deep green with silvery veins
Bloom time
Late winter to early spring
Light
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance
Low; minimal pruning and upkeep required
Growing zone
USDA zones 4-9
Wildlife
Deer and rabbit resistant

About this plant

Helleborus x ballardiae HGC 'Pink Frost' is a charming perennial plant that adds elegance and beauty to any garden. The plant forms a low clump of leathery, deep green leaves with silvery veins, providing year-round interest. In late winter to early spring, 'Pink Frost' produces nodding, cup-shaped flowers with pale pink petals and a prominent cluster of yellow stamens at the center. These blooms gradually age to a deeper pink, extending the visual appeal over several weeks.

'Pink Frost' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and upkeep once established. It is also deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent choice for gardens where these animals are present. This hellebore is a delightful addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a container plant, adding beauty and interest year after year.

Works well in

Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Rain Gardens · Containers

Companion plants

Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes

Design tip

Winter interest is the reason to grow it, so keep it near an entry where the bloom is noticed. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.