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With its stunning flowers and foliage, the FrostKiss™ Glenda's Gloss Hellebore will really brighten up the late-winter garden. Producing violet-tinged petals that stand proud above its marbled leaves, this is one truly elegant hellebore. The botanically named Helleborus x Frostkiss® 'Glenda's Gloss' is ideal for a shady spot and will remain a compact 2 feet high. Glenda’s Gloss is a choice hellebore that makes a wonderful gift.
Being deer and rabbit resistant, Glenda's Gloss Hellebore is well suited to growing in either an urban or rural environment. Requiring little ongoing care once established, this perennial hellebore is wonderfully low maintenance. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, Glenda’s Gloss is suitable for growing in zones 5 to 8. As a shade-loving plant, it is suitably at home in woodland planting schemes or when used for underplanting.
FrostKiss™ Glenda's Gloss Hellebore Care
Hellebores are happiest when planted in full to partial shade and in moist, fertile soil that has a pH of around 5.5 to 6.5. Even though it is fairly tolerant of drought once established, water Glenda’s Gloss regularly for the first couple of years. To get the best from this hellebore, a mulch of organic matter or a general, slow-release fertilizer can be applied in spring.
Hellebores generally require minimal pruning; however, any old or brown foliage can be cut away as buds begin to form in late winter. Being toxic, gloves are advisable when handling. When grown in a container, more frequent watering will be required compared to plants grown directly in the ground. Even though Glenda’s Gloss is able to cope with full shade, it may flower less than when grown in some sunlight.
FrostKiss™ Glenda's Gloss Hellebore Spacing
Once established, Glenda’s Gloss can grow to a maximum height and spread of 18-24 inches. If grown en masse, space plants around 16 inches apart to provide maximum impact.
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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™ Glenda's Gloss Hellebore Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (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
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple, White
- Flower Description
- Violet Dipped
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to Early Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Purple
- Foliage Description
- Green, Silver Variegated
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- FrostKiss™ Glenda's Gloss Hellebore
- Botanical Name
- Helleborus x Frostkiss 'Glenda's Gloss'
- 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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