Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Mary Marble'
Ice N' Roses Mary Marble Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 12 to 24 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- White to pink with deeper pink edges
- Foliage color
- Dark green, marbled with light veins
- 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 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Helleborus × glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Mary Marble' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter into early spring. This cultivar features large, forward-facing flowers that transition from white to rosy pink, often displaying a picotee edge. The blooms are held on tall, red stems, creating an eye-catching display during the cooler months.
'Mary Marble' has marbled foliage, with deep green leaves accented by light veins, providing year-round interest. Additionally, this hellebore is deer-resistant, making it a durable choice for gardens prone to wildlife browsing.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns
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.
