Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice'n'Roses Early Red'

Common Name:
Ice N Roses Early Red Hellebore

Description:
Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice'n'Roses Early Red' is a premium, cold-hardy hellebore bred for its exceptionally early and long-lasting flowering period, bringing rich colour to the garden when little else is in bloom. This robust evergreen perennial produces large, outward-facing blooms in deep red to burgundy tones, held proudly above the foliage for maximum visual impact. Flowering begins in mid to late winter and can extend well into spring, making it a standout feature in shaded garden areas during the cooler months. The leathery, dark green foliage remains attractive year-round, providing structure and contrast. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in part shade to full shade with well-drained, humus-rich soil. 'Ice'n'Roses Early Red' is bred for improved heat tolerance and garden performance, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for borders, underplanting, and container displays.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.4–0.6 m
Width: 0.4–0.6 m

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Winter
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Deep red
Burgundy

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Shade tolerant
*Long flowering period
*Evergreen foliage
*Low maintenance
*Suitable for Underplanting
*Cold tolerant

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested – may cause irritation, nausea, and vomiting. Skin contact with sap may also cause mild irritation.

Companion Plants:
Heuchera
Ferns
Hosta
Cyclamen
Ajuga
Brunnera

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here