Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Pink Frost' ®
hellebore
- Perennial
- 50-60 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
An elegant species with large, saucer-shaped flowers that range in color from creamy white to pink and purple. It forms a dense, evergreen mass of foliage with leathery leaves. It prefers a sheltered location in partial shade and humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - April |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Pink Frost' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common names |
NL: nieskruid EN: hellebore FR: hellébore DE: Lenzrosen |
| Breeder | Heuger |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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