Helleborus × ballardiae HGC Snow Dance ('Coseh 800') (PBR)
Lenten rose hellebore
This commonly evergreen perennial is valued for its glossy, lightly marbled, dark green leaves that provide year-round interest. In mid-winter,...
2 litre pot
£34.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
This commonly evergreen perennial is valued for its glossy, lightly marbled, dark green leaves that provide year-round interest. In mid-winter, pink buds open into large, outward-facing cream to pale pink flowers that continue blooming into spring.
Helleborus × ballardiae HGC Snow Dance thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade and works beautifully in borders, planters, or paired with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Carex.
Low maintenance and deer resistant, it requires minimal care, with only faded flowers and damaged leaves needing removal. A reliable choice for winter and early spring interest, both in the garden and as an indoor cut flower display.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Helleborus × ballardiae HGC Snow Dance thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade and works beautifully in borders, planters, or paired with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Carex.
Low maintenance and deer resistant, it requires minimal care, with only faded flowers and damaged leaves needing removal. A reliable choice for winter and early spring interest, both in the garden and as an indoor cut flower display.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helleborus × ballardiae HGC Snow Dance ('Coseh 800') (PBR):
Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to reduce/minimise the spread of any foliar diseases (such as hellebore leaf spot) if present.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
