Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Early Rose'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 12 to 15 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Creamy white to white with a dark rose flush; flowers deepen to a darker rose as they age
Foliage color: Dark green, leathery leaves with reddish stems
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage before new growth emerges
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts early-season pollinators such as bees

Perennials

Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Early Rose'

Ice N' Roses Early Rose Lenten Rose

Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Early Rose' is a delightful addition to the winter and early spring garden, known for its early blooming season. Its large, cup-shaped flowers appear in shades of soft pink, often with delicate veining that adds depth and visual interest. The blooms are long-lasting, providing color and charm to garden beds, borders, or containers during a season when many plants remain dormant.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

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

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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