An Australian-bred hellebore series with large outward-facing flowers in white, pink and ruby that hold their colour for weeks through winter. Shade-loving and evergreen; all parts are toxic if eaten.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 45 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Winter Rose Hellebore
Botanically, Helleborus 'Winter Rose' is a slow-growing perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 45 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White, pink and red flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Winter Rose Hellebore
Winter Rose Hellebore suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Winter Rose Hellebore does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Winter Rose Hellebore is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Winter Rose Hellebore after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Winter Rose Hellebore in the garden
Winter Rose Hellebore earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Winter Rose Hellebore with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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