Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice' (Helleborus 'Peppermint Ice')

Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice'

Also known as: Winter rose 'Peppermint Ice'

Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice' is a hellebore (Helleborus spp.) cultivar selected for its striking, cup-shaped, lotus-like flowers that hang gracefully from sturdy stems. The large, double blossoms come in a beautiful shade of soft pink which has clearly been compared to peppermint candy. They are adorned with magenta edges and deep pink veins on back petals.

Scientific classification

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

50 cm

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice' thrives in moist conditions, requiring consistent soil moisture in spring and summer. Established plants are drought tolerant, needing water only when the topsoil is dry. During dormancy in mid-summer, limit watering to prevent soil desiccation, and ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Fertilize: For hellebores 'Peppermint Ice', if soil has organic or slow-release fertilizer, no spring application is needed. A yearly late summer application is sufficient. If soil is poor or plants are growing, use a low-concentration fertilizer in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers during flowering or post-division.

Pruning: Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice' has vibrant, bicolor blooms and evergreen leaves. Early spring pruning of old foliage promotes growth, while late spring stem pruning maintains shape. Optimal pruning times enhance air circulation, reduce disease risk, and improve aesthetics, ensuring a robust and healthy plant.

Propagation: Hellebores 'Peppermint Ice' propagates via seeds or division. Seedlings may differ in flower color from parents; sow seeds promptly, keeping soil moist. Division maintains flower color; do this in early spring by digging deeply, separating clusters, and replanting without fertilizing for two weeks. Transplant shock is common.

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