Helleborus ballardiae 'HGC Pink Frost' PPAF

GOLD COLLECTION®

Common Name: Lenten Rose

Representing a breakthrough in Heuger breeding, ‘HGC Pink Frost’ is an incredibly vigorous, heavily budded selection that blooms from late January into March.

It produces loads of burgundy buds which open to 2-3”, two-tone pink and white, outward-facing flowers. As the flowers age, their color deepens to burgundy.

These beautiful blossoms are presented atop the upright clump of green, serrated foliage with a silvery sheen and red petioles.

These plants make a lovely presentation in containers for sale at retail, and are perfect for marketing for Valentine’s Day and Easter sales.

Height:

12.0-14.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Spring Midwinter Late Winter

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Hellebores are enjoyable to grow because they are low-maintenance and disease/pest-free. Simply trim back last year's foliage in the spring. They can adapt to almost any growing conditions. Though they prefer rich, moist, organic soil, they will also grow in sandy or clay soil. They can even tolerate short periods of drought. The soil pH can range anywhere from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.

Hellebores are shade plants that need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. They will grow in full shade under large deciduous trees as long as they receive full sun from winter to spring before the trees get their leaves.

WARNING: Hellebores are poisonous. Do not consume any part of the plant!

Awards

Univ of Georgia Trials Classic City Award -- 2011

Characteristics