Hellebore FROSTKISS® ‘Cosmio’

Common Name:
Lenten Rose

Description:
Hellebore FROSTKISS® ‘Cosmio’ is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its exceptionally decorative foliage and long-lasting floral display. Producing large outward-facing flowers with creamy white petals edged and flushed with deep pink to burgundy tones around a contrasting central crown, this variety creates a dramatic display from late winter through spring. The attractive marbled foliage features silver veining that remains ornamental throughout the year, providing year-round garden interest. Well suited to Melbourne's climate, ‘Cosmio’ thrives in rich, well-drained soil and performs best in part shade, although it will tolerate morning sun. Its compact, clumping habit makes it an excellent choice for shaded garden beds, woodland-style plantings, borders, and decorative pots. Highly valued for its cold tolerance, longevity, and low-maintenance nature, this hellebore provides colour during the cooler months when many other plants are dormant.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Width: 50–60 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy white
• Pink margins
• Burgundy to deep red central markings

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Disease Resistant
• Evergreen foliage
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Pots
• Winter flowering
• Attractive marbled foliage
• Low maintenance
• Shade tolerant

Toxicity:
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and livestock. May cause gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation, and other adverse effects if consumed.

Companion Plants:

• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Hosta
• Brunnera
• Cyclamen
• Epimedium
• Pulmonaria
• Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
• Clivia
• Camellia japonica

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.