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

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Flower color: Large, maroon flowers with yellow stamen centers
Foliage color: Evergreen with silvery-pink variegation
Bloom time: December to March
Light: Partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low, trim old foliage before new growth begins
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other early-season pollinators

Perennials

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

Ice N' Roses Mona Marble Lenten Rose

Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Mona Marble' is a distinctive perennial known for its dramatic blooms and marbled foliage. The large flowers, which emerge in late winter and persist into spring, display shades of deep pink, creating a beautiful contrast against the plant's dark green leaves streaked with silvery-pink marbling. As the flowers mature, they deepen in color, adding dynamic interest to shaded garden spaces.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

December to March

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts

Design tip

Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. 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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