Helleborus x hybridus 'Peppermint Ruffles' (Winter Thriller Series)

Also Known As

Helleborus Winter Thrillers Series 'Peppermint Ruffles'
Helleborus x hybridus WT Peppermint Ruffles 'Peppermint Ruffles'
Peppermint Ruffles Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

Helleborus x hybridus 'Peppermint Ruffles' (Winter Thriller Series) plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus x hybridus 'Peppermint Ruffles' (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: magenta 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 'Peppermint Ruffles' (Winter Thriller Series)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous strain produces an abundance of very large 3 and a half inch double white flowers with deep magenta tones toward the tips and the edges of the petals. Bright yelow nectaries contrast vividly in the centre of each 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 than 15 years perfecting his strains working to constantly improve flower colour and size, plant vigour and foliage quality. Deer resistant. Photo courtesy of Chris Hansen