Helleborus x iburgensis 'Cheryl's Shine' | Cheryl's Shine Lenten Rose
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × iburgensis 'Cheryl's Shine' is a hybrid hellebore, resulting from a cross between Helleborus × ballardiae and Helleborus × hybridus. This cultivar is part of the Frostkiss® series, developed by Rodney Davey. It blooms from mid-winter through early spring, showcasing large blossoms featuring soft peachy-pink petals, gradually deepening to darker pink towards the edges.
'Cheryl's Shine’ maintains a compact, mounding habit, making it suitable for both garden beds and container planting. Its abundant, long-lasting flowers not only enhance the winter landscape but also serve as an essential food source for early-emerging pollinators. Additionally, the sturdy stems make the blooms excellent for cutting and inclusion in floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × iburgensis 'Cheryl's Shine' is a hybrid hellebore, resulting from a cross between Helleborus × ballardiae and Helleborus × hybridus. This cultivar is part of the Frostkiss® series, developed by Rodney Davey. It blooms from mid-winter through early spring, showcasing large blossoms featuring soft peachy-pink petals, gradually deepening to darker pink towards the edges.
'Cheryl's Shine’ maintains a compact, mounding habit, making it suitable for both garden beds and container planting. Its abundant, long-lasting flowers not only enhance the winter landscape but also serve as an essential food source for early-emerging pollinators. Additionally, the sturdy stems make the blooms excellent for cutting and inclusion in floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus × iburgensis 'Cheryl's Shine' is a hybrid hellebore, resulting from a cross between Helleborus × ballardiae and Helleborus × hybridus. This cultivar is part of the Frostkiss® series, developed by Rodney Davey. It blooms from mid-winter through early spring, showcasing large blossoms featuring soft peachy-pink petals, gradually deepening to darker pink towards the edges.
'Cheryl's Shine’ maintains a compact, mounding habit, making it suitable for both garden beds and container planting. Its abundant, long-lasting flowers not only enhance the winter landscape but also serve as an essential food source for early-emerging pollinators. Additionally, the sturdy stems make the blooms excellent for cutting and inclusion in floral arrangements.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: Approximately 15 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Evergreen, dark green with silver marbling
Flower color: Bright pink with peach undertones
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy
Maintenance: Low; trim old foliage in early winter to maintain shape and expose blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant
