Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Mary Marble'

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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Mary Marble'

Ice N' Roses Mary Marble Lenten Rose

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.

Light

Partial shade to full shade; can adapt to sunnier locations

Water

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

January to April

Find this plant

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.

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