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During the late winter/early spring, does a dose of vivid color cure you of the winter doldrums? If so, then FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore is your ideal medicine. This compact hybrid hellebore, otherwise known as Helleborus orientalis Lam., Helleborus x 'ABCRD02' PP #24,720, and Anna's Red Lenten Rose: Patent PPAF, is named after Anna Pavord, a famous gardening author from the United Kingdom. It produces showy, wine-red blooms with prominent beige stamens from the later winter months through early spring. Accompanied by variegated, evergreen foliage that transforms from emerald green with silvery etchings to ginger, this ornamental plant’s vibrance will brighten the gray clouds of winter. The cut-flower quality blooms are also a great addition to any vase inside the home.
FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore, grows upright, reaching a maximum height of 12 to 15 inches and a spread of 16 to 20 inches. Deer resistant, this compact ornamental will likely still be standing in its multicolored splendor long after the hungry pirates have raided your backyard. However, the birds, bees, and butterflies view Ann’s Red as a pollinator’s prize, adoring its ambrosia-like nectar. An original from Greece and Turkey, this evergreen is also drought resistant and low maintenance, making it a wonderful choice for any busy person new to gardening.
FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore Care
While FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore can withstand an hour or two of direct sun, choose a spot that is preferably in partial shade. Plant it in a hole the same depth as the height of the plant’s root ball. The soil should be slightly damp, loamy, and slightly acidic to alkaline with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.0. Give this showy, herbaceous perennial about an inch of water per week until the plant reaches maturity. Then, water only if the top one inch of soil is dry, which will keep fungal diseases such as root rot in check.
To encourage the production of larger and more brilliant flowers, deadhead spent blooms throughout the blooming season. After the blooming season concludes during the spring, prune this perennial, trimming any damaged/dead stems in order to improve air circulation and access to sunlight in the central part of the plant.
FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore Spacing
FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore looks great planted in garden beds or in borders. Either way, space these ornamentals approximately 15 to 18 inches apart to encourage growth and maximize color.
Compare FrostKiss™ Hellebores
Compare flower color, bloom timing, garden placement, and the traits that distinguish each FrostKiss™ Hellebore.
| Variety | Flowers | Bloom Time | Best For | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum pink with deeper magenta edge | Late winter to early spring | Small spaces / containers | Compact habit with two-tone pink blooms | |
| Crimson to deep burgundy | Winter to early spring | Deep winter color | Dark flowers above silver-lined foliage | |
| Smoky pink to purple | March to April | Shaded borders | Flowers can emerge before fresh spring foliage | |
| Soft pink | Winter to spring | Soft-color plantings | Pale flowers with patterned evergreen foliage | |
| Dusty mauve to purple | Very early | Early winter color | One of the earliest FrostKiss™ bloomers | |
| Deep pink | Late winter to spring | Rich pink color | Saturated pink blooms with marbled foliage | |
| Greenish white | Late winter to early spring | Light-color shade gardens | Palest flowers in the collection | |
| White with violet-magenta edging | Late winter to early spring | Bicolor flowers | Light petals edged in violet tones | |
| Light pink | From February onward | Foliage interest | Highly patterned leaves with soft pink blooms | |
| Creamy white with lavender-pink blush | Late winter to early spring | Broad garden clumps | Soft bicolor flowers on a larger plant | |
| Deep burgundy red | Late winter to early spring | Burgundy flower color | Deep flowers on a compact upright plant |
FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Shade to Part Sun (0-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Deep Burgundy
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to Early Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Hellebore
- Botanical Name
- Helleborus x Frostkiss 'Anna's Red'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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