Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Purple Sunrise'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: White and pale green with violet edges
Foliage color: Evergreen with large leaves and red stems
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
Maintenance: Low; remove old leaves at the beginning of blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Purple Sunrise'

Ice N' Roses Purple Sunrise Lenten Rose

Helleborus × glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Purple Sunrise' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from late winter into early spring. This cultivar produces large, elegant flowers that blend cream and pale green tones, with petal edges brushed in a rich violet hue. The contrast between the soft, muted center and the deeper-colored margins creates a distinctive, multi-tonal effect. Held on sturdy, upright stems, the flowers remain highly visible through the cooler months, providing long-lasting color and interest.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.

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