Helleborus 'Ice N' Roses Picotee'

Helleborus 'Ice N' Roses Picotee': Frost-Kissed Elegance

Delicate in detail yet bold in presence, Helleborus 'Ice N' Roses Picotee' unfurls early-season blooms that blend creamy white petals with soft pink to rose edges—a refined, hand-painted effect that brightens shaded spaces from late winter into spring. The outward-facing flowers are borne on sturdy stems above leathery, evergreen foliage, making this selection a focal point in dormant beds. Vigorous and long-flowering, it’s part of the Ice N Roses® series known for combining reliable performance with ornamental charm.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 35–45 cm
• Spread: 40–60 cm
• Flower Colour: White with soft pink to rose picotee edges
• Flowering Period: February to April
• Foliage: Glossy, evergreen, dark green leaves
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Uses and Benefits: A graceful choice for woodland borders, shade gardens, and winter containers, 'Picotee' offers colour when few other plants do. It’s a pollinator magnet during mild winter days, and its evergreen foliage maintains visual interest year-round. Naturally deer resistant and extremely low maintenance.

Companion Plants: Combine with Asarum canadense, Dryopteris 'Golden Scaled Fern', and Heuchera 'Berry Timeless' for a textured, harmonious shade planting that bridges the late-winter lull with soft, elegant flair.

Care Instructions: Plant in well-drained, organically rich soil. Remove damaged foliage in late winter before new growth emerges. Water during dry spells, especially in the first year. Best left undisturbed once established, as hellebores dislike frequent transplanting.

History: Part of the Ice N Roses® breeding line from Heuger in Germany, 'Picotee' was developed for improved bloom presentation, strong stems, and ornamental refinement—bringing colour and structure to the Canadian shade garden when it's needed most.

Final Thoughts: With its crisp edges and early bloom time, Helleborus 'Ice N' Roses Picotee' brings a gentle beauty to the winter-weary garden—a promise of spring wrapped in petals.