Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses White'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 15 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Creamy white, turning greenish as they fade
Foliage color: Evergreen, dark green
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
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 White'

Ice N' Roses White Lenten Rose

Helleborus × glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses White' is an evergreen perennial that brings brightness to the winter garden with its long-lasting blooms. Flowering from December through April, it produces large, creamy white flowers that stand out against the deep green foliage. As the blooms mature, they develop a soft green tint, creating a subtle color shift over time. With its early and extended flowering season, this hellebore provides months of interest when little else is in bloom.

Light

Partial shade 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
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

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

Design tip

Winter interest is the reason to grow it, so keep it near an entry where the bloom is noticed. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.

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