{"product_id":"helleborus-hgc-frosty","title":"Helleborus HGC® Frosty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelleborus HGC® Frosty\u003c\/em\u003e: Creamy Blooms Before the Snow Is Gone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Frosty' is creamy white, perfectly rounded and in no rush to warm up to anyone. Then, as the flowers age, they blush pink like somebody finally told a good joke. ICE QUEEN. SOFT HEART.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid (\u003cem\u003eH.\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eericsmithii\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eH. niger\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas Rose, Hellebore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e HGC®, the Helleborus Gold Collection®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm (12–18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, rounded, outward-facing, creamy white flowers with overlapping petals. They take on a pink tint as they age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring (March to May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, leathery and evergreen, with purple-tinged stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting flowers, often blooms in its first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you'll see it in late winter: by the front door, along a path, or in a container on the step. Its small size suits the front of a bed or a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e This hellebore opens the year from March to May, then \u003cem\u003eGeranium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e carries on with lavender flowers in May and June. \u003cem\u003eAquilegia canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e adds red and yellow nodding flowers at the same time, rising 30 to 75 cm. Place \u003cem\u003eAmsonia 'Storm Cloud'\u003c\/em\u003e behind for blue starry flowers in May and June. It is a gentle spring grouping for part sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in rich, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist. Unlike many hellebores, this hybrid prefers more light: part sun to full sun with some afternoon shade in hot spots. Avoid deep shade. Wear gloves when handling, as all parts are toxic and the sap can irritate skin. In early spring, trim off last year's tattered leaves so the new flowers stand out. In zone 5, a loose mulch of shredded leaves or good snow cover protects the evergreen foliage. Hellebores dislike being moved, so choose the spot well and leave it to settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e HGC® stands for the Helleborus Gold Collection®, a line of hellebores from the German nursery Heuger. Frosty is a cross between \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eericsmithii\u003c\/em\u003e and the Christmas rose, \u003cem\u003eHelleborus niger\u003c\/em\u003e, which is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e It often blooms its very first year, so no waiting around. The deer won't touch it. COOL, CALM AND COLLECTING COMPLIMENTS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ Cream \/ 5","offer_id":67851556946198,"sku":"HELLFR01","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/HelleborusHGC_Frosty.png?v=1793705502","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/helleborus-hgc-frosty","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}