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Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost'

Also Known As

  • Pacific Frost Lenten Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost' plant details

Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, showy, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

The stunning foliage of this must-have perennial is heavily dappled with silvery-cream making this 18" mounder a delight all season! It is especially lovely in spring when its leaves are tinted with pink and topped with masses of delicate pale-green cups. Plant this superb selection along paths or other spots where you can truly appreciate its beauty, this one actually sparkles! PSh-Sh/M
This form of H. argulifolius has dramatic large jagged foliage with creamy spots over the leaves. The flowers are greenish and rise above the foliage in early spring.
Striking green and cream varigated foliage with bright greenish-white flowers in the late winter/early spring. Growth Rate slow
The leaves of this easy to grow variety are heavily and evenly splashes cream. the new growth in spring is almost all cream, the splashing becoming more pronounced later in the season. Blooms are the typical trusses of cream-green, bowl-shaped flowers. Gr
Foliage speckled cream or white with new growth tips that are tinted pink. Flowers are green.

Gardening facts about Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost' plant

How to Grow Helleborus argutifolius 'Pacific Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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