Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N' Roses Merlot' | Ice N' Roses Merlot Lenten Rose

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DESCRIPTION
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N’ Roses Merlot' is a perennial that blooms from January to April, offering a vibrant display during the late winter and early spring months. The plant features cup-shaped, dark wine-red flowers with a prominent yellow center, which stand out against its leathery, dark green foliage.

Originating from Germany, 'Ice N' Roses Merlot' is an interspecies hybrid developed by Heuger Helleborus. It combines the early flowering traits of the Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger) with the diverse colors of Lenten Roses and the robust nature of Snow Roses. This cultivar is well-suited for garden beds and containers, providing a long-lasting floral display above its evergreen foliage.

DESCRIPTION
Helleborus x glandorfensis HGC 'Ice N’ Roses Merlot' is a perennial that blooms from January to April, offering a vibrant display during the late winter and early spring months. The plant features cup-shaped, dark wine-red flowers with a prominent yellow center, which stand out against its leathery, dark green foliage.

Originating from Germany, 'Ice N' Roses Merlot' is an interspecies hybrid developed by Heuger Helleborus. It combines the early flowering traits of the Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger) with the diverse colors of Lenten Roses and the robust nature of Snow Roses. This cultivar is well-suited for garden beds and containers, providing a long-lasting floral display above its evergreen foliage.

 

  • Family: Ranunculaceae
    Height: 18 to 24 inches
    Width: 18 to 24 inches
    Foliage color: Dark green, glossy, leathery, deeply-lobed, and often toothed
    Flower color: Dark wine-red with a yellow eye
    Bloom time: January to April
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Regular
    Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Resistant to deer and rabbits

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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