Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The FrostKiss™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore is a unique plant that boasts some of the season's first flowers. This plant is such an enthusiastic bloomer that the flowers emerge before the foliage as early as March or April. The pinkish-purple flowers have splashes of burgundy and pronounced yellow stamens. The flowers are actually sepals that surround the true flowers and can last for months on the plant.
The medium green leaves have white veining that resembles marbling. This plant has a bushy form, and the greenery stays in place throughout the summer for continued color and visual interest. Feature this beauty in beds and borders, or create a stunning mass planting.
FrostKiss™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore Care
The FrostKiss™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore thrives in rich, moist soil. Neutral to alkaline pH is best. Plant in partial sun to full shade and water when the top few inches of soil are dry. A layer of organic mulch or a balanced fertilizer applied in the early spring supports growth all year.
Trim back dead or damaged growth at any time. Remove all of the growth in early winter before the flowers appear. Divide hellebores as needed in the fall.
FrostKiss™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore Spacing
The FrostKiss™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore has a mounded, upright growth habit. Plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart when planting in groups.
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™ Dana's Dulcet Hellebore Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 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
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Clumping
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Purple, Green
- Flower Description
- Creamy white with maroon speckles
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to Early Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer (May to June)
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, 4 Season Interest, Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- FrostKiss&trade, Dana's Dulcet Hellebore
- Botanical Name
- Helleborus x Frostkiss 'Dana's Dulcet'
- 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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