Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Red'
Ice N' Roses Red Lenten Rose
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Rich red with a slight hint of pink
- Foliage color
- Dark green with a leathery texture
- Bloom time
- Late winter to early spring
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune old foliage after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Pollinators like bees and butterflies may be attracted to the flowers
About this plant
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Red' is a vibrant hybrid that blooms in late winter to early spring, offering rich, deep red flowers with yellow stamens in the center. The flowers, which appear in clusters, start as soft pinkish-red and mature into a bolder, more intense shade of red as they age. The dark green, leathery foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the blooms, maintaining visual interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
Developed through selective breeding at the Glandorf nursery, this hybrid was created to offer a combination of robust flowering and winter-hardiness. 'Ice N' Roses Red' is known for its reliable bloom time, bringing much-needed color to shaded gardens during the colder months. The plant's long-lasting flowers and evergreen leaves make it a valuable choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, yet eye-catching additions to their landscape.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns
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.
