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Herbaceous Perennial

Helleborus HGC Ice N' Roses Red ('Coseh 4100'PBR) (Ice N' Roses Series)
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hellebore [HGC Ice N' Roses Red]

An evergreen perennial to 40cm tall forming a mound of leathery, dark green divided leaves. Rounded, deep red, outward-facing flowers with creamy-yellow stamens are borne over a long period from winter to mid-spring

Synonyms
Helleborus 'Coseh 4100'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Cream Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Red Cream Yellow Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Helleborus can be rhizomatous, herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming a clump of pedate basal leaves, or evergreen with erect, leafy stems. Large, bowl-shaped flowers are borne in loose clusters in late winter or spring

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist, fertile and humus-rich. Partial shade is ideal but can tolerate full sun. Provide shelter from strong, cold winds. Mulch annually in autumn. See hellebore cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear

Pests

May be susceptible to hellebore aphid and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to hellebore black death, hellebore leaf spot and a virus

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