Exceptionally beautiful and vigorous, Hellebore Winter Jewels 'Peppermint Ice' (Helleborus) features very large, fully double, lotus-like, cup-shaped, light pink blossoms adorned with deeper pink edges and red-veined undersides. Blooming heavily for weeks from late winter to early spring, these nodding beauties rise on sturdy, thick stems above the leathery, glossy, evergreen foliage. Showy and long-lasting, ideal to brighten the shade garden!

• Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 12-15 in. tall (30-37 cm) and 24 in. across (60 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
• Performs best in part shade to full shade, in rich, humusy, moist, alkaline, well-drained soils. Lenten Roses are very tolerant and will grow well in most soils as long as the ground is not extremely dry or stagnantly waterlogged. Select a sheltered site to protect them from cold winter winds. Deer resistant!
• Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, containers, under trees or large shrubs, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Plant in groups for best visual impact. Lovely groundcover when massed
• Virtually disease and pest free but watch for slugs and aphids.
• Remove faded flowers stems (unless you require seed) to promote new growth and for a neat appearance.
• Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.