Helleborus x hybridus 'Fire and Ice' | Fire and Ice Lenten Rose

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DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × hybridus ‘Fire and Ice’ is an evergreen perennial that forms a low clump of leathery, dark green foliage from which nodding, double-flowered blooms emerge in late winter. The large flowers feature snow-white petals edged with a dramatic ring of rose-red, giving each bloom a softly glowing border with a pale center. Blossoms typically open between December and March, often extending into early spring, offering garden color when little else is in flower.

Developed as part of the Winter Jewels® series of hybrid Lenten roses, ‘Fire and Ice’ was selected for its clear white and red-edged blooms and reliable cold-season performance. Its combination of evergreen texture and long-lasting flowers makes it a fine choice for woodland borders, shaded beds, or containers where early-season charm is welcomed.

DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × hybridus ‘Fire and Ice’ is an evergreen perennial that forms a low clump of leathery, dark green foliage from which nodding, double-flowered blooms emerge in late winter. The large flowers feature snow-white petals edged with a dramatic ring of rose-red, giving each bloom a softly glowing border with a pale center. Blossoms typically open between December and March, often extending into early spring, offering garden color when little else is in flower.

Developed as part of the Winter Jewels® series of hybrid Lenten roses, ‘Fire and Ice’ was selected for its clear white and red-edged blooms and reliable cold-season performance. Its combination of evergreen texture and long-lasting flowers makes it a fine choice for woodland borders, shaded beds, or containers where early-season charm is welcomed.

 
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 in
    Width: 18 to 24 in
    Foliage color: Evergreen, leathery, dark green leaves (semi-evergreen in colder climates)
    Flower color: White to pale pink petals edged with magenta to deep pink/red margins (picotee)
    Bloom time: Late winter through early spring
    Light requirements: Part shade to light shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; — remove old or tattered foliage in late winter before new growth and flowers emerge
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Early-season flowers provide nectar and pollen for winter/early-spring pollinators

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