Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series)

Also Known As

Helleborus Winter Thrillers Series 'Ice Follies'
Helleborus x hybridus WT Ice Follies 'Ice Follies'
Ice Follies Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series) plant details

Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series)

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous hellebore has reliable flower power! Extra-ordinary cream-colored 3" blooms with every petal heavily splashed with flecks of strawberry red. Heavy flowering, mature plants can have upwards of 100 blooms per plant! Dark green, evergreen, deer-resistant foliage.

By: Deer Country Gardens

This vigorous strain produces an abundance of very large 3_", single cream flowers splashed with burgundy. Bright green nectaries contrast vividly in the centre of each purple flower. Mature plants can have over 50 flowers at once held up on strong stems above the foliage! The Winter Thrillers Series is bred by Chris Hansen who has spent more 20 years perfecting his strains. Exact flower colour will vary between plants as this is a seed strain. Deer resistant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2005.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series) plant

How to Grow Helleborus x hybridus 'Ice Follies' (Winter Thriller Series)

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Helleborus x hybridus

aka Helleborus hybridus, Helleborus x hybridus [Selected Mixed Colors], Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Mixed Colors Hybrid Hellebore, Mixed Colors Lenten Rose