Christmas Rose

About this plant

Helleborus x 'Ivory Prince' is a standout perennial celebrated for its sophisticated winter bloom, offering a much-needed splash of color during the colder months. Its striking, creamy-white flowers, often kissed with hints of rose or green, emerge on sturdy stems above attractive, leathery blue-green foliage, creating a captivating display when most other plants are dormant. This robust and reliable plant adds unparalleled charm to winter gardens, perennial borders, or woodland settings, providing a sophisticated focal point. Its architectural form and persistent foliage ensure year-round interest, maturing into a handsome clump that enriches the landscape. 'Ivory Prince' is exceptionally low-maintenance and long-lived, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking enduring beauty. Its early blooms are a welcome sight, signaling the promise of spring and brightening even the dreariest winter days.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially during flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Protect from harsh winter winds in exposed locations.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.