Description: Helleborus x hybridus 'Frostkiss Elemental' is a standout winter-flowering perennial, celebrated for its profusion of large, soft pink blooms accented with deeper magenta edges and a prominent central cluster of stamens. These outward-facing flowers emerge from late winter through early spring, offering vibrant colour when most of the garden remains dormant. The plant's evergreen, marbled foliage provides year-round interest, with patterns that intensify in contrast under increased sunlight. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, 'Frostkiss Elemental' prefers moist, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and shaded garden beds. Once established, it exhibits resilience against drought and pests, requiring minimal maintenance beyond the removal of spent blooms and occasional feeding to promote vigorous growth.
Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Mature Size:
Height: 30–50 cm
Width: 30–50 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Full Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
Soft Pink with Magenta Edges
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Borders
Evergreen Foliage
Long Blooming Season
Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; may cause skin irritation upon contact
Companion Plants:
Heuchera
Ferns
Pulmonaria
Epimedium
Tiarella
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.