Jackson & Perkins Helleborus HGC Ice N' Roses

This variety is a true winter performer, typically producing its creamy, wine-edged blooms in early winter. It is specifically bred to provide color when most of the garden is dormant.

Yes, it is an evergreen perennial. While the blooms appear in winter, the leathery, dark green foliage remains lush and attractive throughout the summer months, providing a consistent, mounding backdrop for other plants.

No, this plant prefers part shade. It is an excellent choice for areas under trees or in shaded borders where other flowering plants might struggle to get enough light.

Yes, Helleborus x glandorfensis varieties are generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune if hungry wildlife are desperate, this is widely considered a highly resistant choice for gardens prone to browsing.

Since this variety grows to about 18 inches wide, you should space them roughly 18 to 20 inches apart if you are planting them in a mass or border to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

Once established, it is drought-tolerant, but it still requires consistent moisture during its first growing season. For the best results, plant it in well-drained, loamy soil and keep it watered until the root system is fully settled.