Lenten Rose Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses'

Ice N' Roses is hybrid cultivar of the Gold® Series hellebores, a genus of bushy, clumping, flowering perennials. Ice N' Roses produces flowers ranging from pinks to greens to reds that bloom before most other plants in the early spring.  It is easy to grow, low maintenance and has a long bloom season making it a real workhorse in the garden.   Plant it in well-drained, moist but not soggy, organic-rich soil in partial to full shade.  Dead-head flowers to promote a more continuous bloom.  The leaves are evergreen and dark green, glossy, leathery, deeply-lobed, and often toothed. Plantlets will form at the base of the plant plant that can be transplanted to other areas of the yard. Alternatively, you can divide the roots in the early spring.  It looks great mass planted in a shady border, cutting garden or winter interest garden.  It is resistant to damage by deer and rabbits.  

Hellebores do well in organically rich, well-drained, alkaline soils in light to moderate shade. The foliage is evergreen, but it may become scorched and tattered in extremely harsh winters. You should site the plant where it is protected from cold winter winds.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Crown rot and leaf spot are occasional problems. Leaves, stems and roots are poisonous.

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