Helleborus HGC Ice N' Roses Red Hellebore
Best low-maintenance perennial for shade gardeners seeking vibrant winter color.
Discover the Helleborus HGC Ice N' Roses Red, a premium evergreen perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden from winter through mid-spring. This Hellebore variety boasts an upright habit with glossy, dark green foliage and is celebrated for its abundant, richly colored blooms. It's a low-maintenance choice, thriving in dappled to full shade and tolerating various soil types. Once established, it becomes drought tolerant and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it an ideal, sophisticated addition to beds, borders, or containers.
$37.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3268
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+37%
Above average
Variety
4200
/ 'COSEH '
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the dormant winter season
- Landscapers prioritizing high-visibility floral displays
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial investments
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Budget-conscious gardeners looking for inexpensive starter plants
- Gardeners managing heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from deep winter through mid-spring.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden investment.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Shade Adaptability
Perfectly suited for challenging, low-light areas of the landscape.
Year-Round Visual Interest
Glossy evergreen foliage maintains structure long after blooms fade.
Pollinator Utility
Offers a vital early-season nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Key Specs
Variety
'COSEH 4200'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
SKU
29288
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Vibrant red blooms from winter to spring
- Provides year-round evergreen interest
- Attracts early season pollinators
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Drought tolerant once established
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Upward-facing flowers for cut arrangements
- Thrives in shade
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding the Ice N' Roses Red Hellebore is overwhelmingly positive, centered on its superior quality and striking design. Customers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon delivery, emphasizing strong root systems that ensure successful establishment. The deep, vibrant red blooms are considered a standout feature, offering essential color and visual interest during the late winter months. This reliable hardiness and early season beauty make the Hellebore a highly valued addition to shaded garden spaces.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Ice N' Roses Red is specifically bred to bloom from late winter through mid-spring. It provides color when most of your garden is still dormant.
While this variety thrives in dappled or full shade, it is adaptable to various light conditions. If you live in a region with very hot summers, ensure it has some afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.
Since this plant reaches a mature spread of 24 inches, you should space them at least two feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Yes, Hellebores are generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits due to their leathery, toxic foliage. They are an excellent choice for gardens where wildlife browsing is a common issue.
This variety is tolerant of various soil types, including clay. However, it performs best in well-drained soil, so ensure the planting site does not remain waterlogged for extended periods.
Absolutely. Unlike many other Hellebore varieties that have nodding heads, the Ice N' Roses Red features upward-facing blooms, making them perfect for cutting and displaying in vases.
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