Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Frosted Rose'
Ice N' Roses Frosted Rose Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Cream-colored flowers with a dark pink flower edge
- Foliage color
- Evergreen, dark green, glossy, leathery, deeply-lobed, and often toothed
- Bloom time
- January to April
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade; can adapt to sunnier locations
- Water
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Helleborus × glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Frosted Rose' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from January through April. This cultivar features cream-colored flowers with a delicate greenish tint and a pronounced pink edge, creating a distinctive color gradient. The blooms are held on sturdy stems above the foliage, ensuring they remain prominent during the flowering period.
'Frosted Rose' thrives in both partially shaded and sunnier locations, provided the roots are kept cool. Its adaptability, combined with an exceptionally long flowering period, makes it a valuable addition to gardens, terraces, balconies, or house entrances during the winter months.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums
Design tip
Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
