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.

Further details for
Helleborus ballardiae ‘HGC Pink Frost’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Partial Shade

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

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

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow