Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant
My first Hellebore. Didn't know it starts out ivory and slowly changes to mottled pink, then green. Thought I had mislabeled it. :-D
Originally Known as Helleborus X nigersmithit Walhelivor
Helleborus 'Winter Jewels™ Peppermint Ice' is one of the best double Hellebores with numerous ruffled two-toned flowers over a long period.
This stemmed hellebore has red flowers above leathery, mottled foliage. The foliage emerges first flushed with pink then fading to silver and mint green. Good in containers.
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
I'm sure you have heard the expression "harbinger of spring."
This plant has nice dark, double flowers. An added bonus are the darker stems. The flowers are very long lasting.
When you look at the pictures in the database, you will notice a variation of color in the pictures. Berry Swirl is a seed-grown hybrid, and cultivators choose a range of seedlings that are categorized as Berry Swirl.
