SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Coseh6000'
COMMON NAME: Ice & Roses 'Barolo' Lenten Rose, Hellebore
GARDEN SIZE: 15-16 inches tall by 24-30+ inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5a-8b
EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)
WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.
HABIT (FORM): Upright Clumping Mound
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Deep Green edged in red with red stems
FLOWERS: Red, 2-2.5 inches in size. Blooms late winter through mid-spring.
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid (Europe and Asia)
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May feed pollinators early in the spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: When planting, add a root stimulant, compost, or a fertilizer meant to support new plants. Once established, apply organic compost or a 3-4-5 fertilizer in early spring and early fall.
PRUNING: Remove dead leaves as needed. May be divided after blooming or in early fall.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Borders, Shade Gardens, Containers, Winter Interest, Cut flowers