Helleborus x ballardiae
'HGC Pink Frost'

PINK FROST HELLEBORE
Family: Ranunculaceae
Pronounced: hel-eh-BOR-us   beh-LAR-dee-eye

 

Quick Jumps

Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Origin:
Garden.
Plant group:
Perennials.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 3-7, 14-24.
USDA zones: 6-8.
Heat zones: 9-5.
Mature size:
Height: 12-14 inches (30-35 cm).
Width: 24 inches (60 cm).
Flowering period:
January through March.
Flowering attributes:
Outward facing, flowers open in light pink hues, and mature to burgundy red.
Leaf attributes:
Silvery green, evergreen leaves with silver veining.
Growth habit:
Clumping.
Light:
Partial to full shade.
Soil:
Moist, well-drained soil
Feeding:
Side dress with compost or manure. Fertilize in spring with a complete organic fertilizer.
Propagation methods:
Divide in late spring to early summer.
Pruning methods:
Remove older leaves in spring.

 

Rainy Side Notes

Just when you thought the Hellebore clan couldn't get any better, the Heuger breeding program trots out a new cross to add excitement to the winter garden. This time it’s an H. niger and H. lividus cross. The outfacing flowers of Helleborus ‘Pink Frost’ boost the winter garden out of the rainy doldrums, while the opulent, green leaves look fabulous all year round. Serious gardeners in the Pacific Northwest love their winter gardens, and deer-proof hellebores certainly play a leading role during the dark and rainy season.

Just when you thought the garden was a three-season show, along comes the cure for a drab winter garden. Plant a few of these hellebores to view from your window come January and well into March, and you will understand why others love their cold season gardens.

Just when you thought I was going to stop talking, so you could go purchase a few of these, I will! Now go get yourself some of these beauties!

But do not ingest, the plants are poisonous.

More Helleborus.

Photographed in author's garden.