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Helleborus ballardiae ‘HGC Pink Frost’
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Helleborus ballardiae ‘HGC Pink Frost’


Gold Collection Hellebore

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.256.930


This Gold Collection Hellebore is an absolutely wonderful introduction bred by Josef Heuger in Germany, this sturdy hybrid is gorgeous both in leaf and in flower. It forms a low mound of leathery evergreen silvery-green leaves with red stems. Large outfacing single soft-pink flowers appear in early spring, gradually ageing burgundy-red. Avoid doing any pruning other than to remove dead leaves or stems down near the base of the plant. Quite possibly hardy to Zone 4. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Helleborus ballardiae ‘HGC Pink Frost’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow