Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
- Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Brighten your seasonal decor with the Ivory Prince Christmas Rose (Helleborus x 'Walhelivor'), a shade-loving perennial prized for its leathery silver-veined foliage and creamy-white flowers. Blooming as early as late winter, this compact plant (12–18 inches tall) stands out with reddish-pink buds that mature into upward-facing blooms tinged with green and rose. Ideal for shaded gardens, it thrives where other plants struggle, offering evergreen texture and early color. Its disease resistance and adaptability to poor soils make it a low-effort, high-impact choice for borders, containers, or woodland settings.
Opting for a live Ivory Prince Christmas Rose over artificial decor reduces waste and delivers a gift that grows beyond the holidays. Its subtle blooms bring life to indoor spaces during winter’s gloom, while its perennial nature allows it to flourish outdoors year after year. Once planted in spring, it becomes a self-sustaining groundcover, dropping spent petals to keep gardens tidy. This living centerpiece merges festive charm with enduring garden value, offering more depth and purpose than synthetic alternatives.
Holiday Ivory Prince Christmas Rose Care
Place the plant in a cool, bright indoor spot away from direct heat to mimic its preferred shaded habitat. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between sessions, and avoid wetting the leaves to prevent disease. Rotate the container weekly for even light exposure, and shield it from harsh drafts to maintain its compact, evergreen form. If foliage yellows, move it to a cooler location like a sheltered porch or garage.
When frost risks pass, acclimate the Christmas Rose to outdoor conditions by gradually increasing its time outside over 7–10 days. Plant in part to full shade with well-drained, organic-rich soil, spacing it 18–24 inches apart to accommodate its mature spread. Mulch lightly around the base to insulate roots and retain moisture. In colder zones, transition it outdoors only after steady warmth returns, ensuring it becomes a resilient, early-spring standout in your garden for years.
Holiday Ivory Prince Christmas Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Creamy White Flowers |
| Bloom Period: Early Spring Bloomer |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green With Silvery Vein |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: N/A |
| Common Name: Ivory Prince Christmas Rose |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Helleborus x 'Ivory Prince' |
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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