Anna's Red Hellebore, a part of the Frostkiss® series, is an evergreen perennial that captivates with its year-round allure. Bursting into heavy blooms from winter through early spring, this hellebore features deep-burgundy flowers gracefully perched on long, robust deep-red stems. The lush, marbled foliage emerges in spring with bronze-green hues and bright pink veins, maturing into cream variegation. The nodding to outward-facing flowers not only endure for an extended period but also make delightful additions to kitchen table bouquets or contribute to the charm of cut floral arrangements. These nectar-rich flowers play a vital role as an important early food source for emerging bees.
As a Helleborus hybrid, commonly known as Lenten rose or hellebore, Frostkiss Anna's Red boasts herbaceous beauty with vigorous growth and an upright, mounding habit. While it showcases its splendor when massed or grouped in beds, borders, and patio pots, this plant doubles as an exquisite ground cover, slowly spreading through rhizomatous rootswithout becoming invasive. This hellebore is a versatile addition to the garden and is ideal for planting beneath high-branched deciduous trees or large shrubs, where it's offered protection from winter winds.
This cold-hardy perennial thrives on simplicity, making it easy to grow and requiring minimal maintenance. Choose dappled shade locations with organically rich, moist, well-draining soil, maintaining a neutral to alkaline pH for optimal growth. Although it adapts well to various soils, including chalk, clay, and loam, and thrives in diverse growing conditions, it resists drought once established but frowns upon extremely wet, waterlogged soils. Impervious to deer and rabbits, the Frostkiss Anna's Red Hellebore stands as a resilient and charming addition to your garden landscape. In mild summer climates, these hellebores flourish in full sun, provided their roots are kept cool.
