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Helleborus × ericsmithii 'Cheryl’s Shine Frostkiss' is an elegant, long-blooming perennial that features striking pink flowers accented by marbled green foliage. A standout in winter and early spring gardens, it thrives in shady areas and offers year-round interest with its evergreen leaves.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread, forming a tidy, clump-forming habit.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers part sun to shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and containers.
- Water Requirements: Enjoys moist, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 5-9, making it a resilient choice for colder climates.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from late winter to early spring, producing soft pink flowers that deepen in color as they mature. The blooms persist for weeks, adding beauty when few other plants are flowering.
- Foliage: Evergreen, with deep green leaves featuring striking silver veining that provides year-round texture and interest.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for shaded garden beds, borders, woodland plantings, and containers.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Amend with compost or organic matter if the soil is heavy or compacted.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at the same level as in its container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture in the first growing season. Once established, water as needed.
Fun Fact:
Hellebores are known as "Christmas Roses" or "Lenten Roses" because they bloom in the colder months when few other flowers do. 'Cheryl’s Shine Frostkiss' is part of the Frostkiss® series, prized for its long-lasting blooms and marbled foliage that remains attractive throughout the year.