Helleborus (x) ericsmithii Sid Ice®
Helleborus (x) ericsmithii Sid Ice®
Helleborus (x) ericsmithii Sid Ice®
Helleborus (x) ericsmithii Sid Ice®
Lenten Rose, Hellebore
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Description
The Helleborus nigercors Sid Ice® is a Christmas rose hybrid appreciated for its robustness and abundant flowering, extending from winter to early spring. An undemanding perennial plant, it will delight gardeners seeking long-lasting flowering. This sterile variety offers numerous cream-white flowers that, as they fade, turn green, taking on delicate shades. They appear in clusters above tough, toothed foliage, of a deep green. Resilient, this hellebore can thrive for many years, even in fairly dry soils in summer, under various climates.
The Helleborus nigercors belong to the Ranunculaceae family. They are horticultural hybrids resulting from the cross-breeding of Helleborus niger (the true Christmas rose), widespread on the forested slopes of the central and eastern Alps up to 1800 m altitude, on limestone soil, and Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore), native to mountainous Mediterranean massifs.
Helleborus Sid Ice is a robust perennial plant, remarkably long-lived, with rather slow growth, but sterile; its reproduction will only be possible through clump division, dedicating all its energy to flowering. An adult plant will reach 40 to 45 cm in height with a spread of 40-50 cm. From November-December to March-April, brown floral stems appear bearing buds that open into 6-7 cm wide flowers. The evergreen foliage consists of thick, quite tough leaves, 10 to 30 cm long, with brownish petioles. They are divided into 5 to 7 oval or lanceolate segments, strongly toothed, of a shiny dark green colour. This Helleborus is hardy down to -20°C and tolerates a wide range of soils, whether limestone or clay, humus-bearing or sandy, consistently moist or even dry in summer.
One of the main assets of Helleborus Sid Ice is its exceptional flowering that begins from the first year, with over twenty flowers per plant. Its ability to continuously produce new flowers creates a superb contrast between freshly blooming flowers and those drying out, without losing their charm. These flowers are perfect for creating bouquets. Helleborus is ideal for semi-shaded areas of the garden, where it can be paired with more colourful understory plants. It is enhanced at the base of variegated evergreen bushes like Photinia 'Pink Crispy', Osmanthus heterophyllus tricolor or Japanese Aucuba. For additional contrast throughout the seasons, it can be accompanied by cyclamens, ferns or Japanese Iris. Plant it in groups near the entrance, in a shaded area, to enjoy its early flowering. It suits borders, edging, and containers. Unlike most flowers, those of Helleborus do not wither, but elegantly dry out over time.
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Helleborus
(x) ericsmithii
Sid Ice®
Ranunculaceae
Lenten Rose, Hellebore
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Hellebore nigercors Sid Ice is not very demanding on the type of soil: it tolerates limestone and dry soils in summer. However, it particularly appreciates rich, rather heavy and well-worked soils. Plant it in a bright semi-shade in neutral to alkaline, fertile soil, enriched with leaf compost, kept moist to help it establish. Incorporate good compost at planting. Hellebore does not like stagnant water that could cause its roots to rot. Planting in the clear shade of large leafy trees is perfect. These are easy-going plants, but they should not be stressed or disturbed. These perennials also have a reputation for being homebodies: once well established, they do not like to be transplanted. Young plants may take 2 to 3 years to flower, sometimes more, but then there will be no more problems.
On a balcony or terrace, plant them in pots 4 to 5 times larger than them, as they need space to develop their root system. Very hardy, most hellebores can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C without suffering, allowing them to adapt to almost all regions of France.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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