Molly's White Hellebore, a member of the Frostkiss®series, is an evergreen perennial, captivating with its year-round allure. Exhibiting an abundant and uniform bloom from late winter to mid-spring, Molly's White adorns the garden with elegant, clear white flowers. These blossoms rest gracefully on long, sturdy stems, rising above a basal rosette of moss green leaves intricately veined with silvery white. The nodding to outward-facing flowers not only endure for an extended period but also make charming kitchen table bouquets or add a touch of loveliness to cut floral arrangements. Rich in nectar, these flowers play a vital role in providing emerging bees with an important early food source.
A Helleborus hybrid, commonly known as Lenten rose or hellebore, Frostkiss Molly's White embodies herbaceous beauty and is characterized by vigorous growth and a bushy, well-branched habit. Its beauty is magnified when massed or grouped in beds, borders, and patio pots. This versatile plant also transforms into an exquisite ground cover, slowly expanding through rhizomatous roots without invasive tendencies. Molly's White even self-seeds in ideal growing conditions without posing a threat of becoming invasive. Placing it beneath a high-branched deciduous tree or large shrub, shielded from winter winds, enhances its appeal.
This cold hardy perennial is a testament to simplicity, with ease of growth and demanding minimal maintenance. Optimal conditions include dappled shade locations with organically rich, moist, well-draining soil, maintaining a neutral to alkaline pH. While it adapts well to various soils, including chalk, clay, and loam; flourishes in diverse growing conditions; and resists drought once established, it is intolerant of extremely wet, waterlogged soils. Frostkiss Molly's White Hellebore proudly stands up to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient and enchanting addition to your garden landscape.
