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Helleborus 'Pippa’s Purple Frostkiss' is a striking evergreen perennial that features deep purple blooms with marbled foliage. It is a standout in shaded gardens, offering year-round interest and early-season color when most other plants are dormant.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches, forming a well-rounded, clumping habit.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in part sun to shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers.
- Water Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering in dry periods.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 5-9, providing reliable cold-weather blooms.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from late winter to early spring, producing rich purple flowers with a subtle, silvery sheen. These long-lasting blooms create a striking contrast against the plant’s foliage.
- Foliage: Evergreen, with dark green leaves featuring silver marbling, adding texture and visual interest year-round.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed. Remove spent flowers and any damaged or old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
How to Plant:
- Location: Best suited for shaded garden beds, borders, woodland plantings, and containers.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers humus-rich, well-draining soil. Amending with compost can improve soil quality and moisture retention.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth as in its container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and good air circulation.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Once established, water as needed, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fun Fact:
Hellebores, often called "Lenten Roses" or "Christmas Roses," are some of the earliest bloomers in the garden, brightening up winter landscapes. 'Pippa’s Purple Frostkiss' belongs to the Frostkiss® series, known for its bold flowers and beautifully variegated foliage, making it a standout even when not in bloom.