Brighten Shady Borders with Hellebore Frostkiss ‘Dorothy’s Dawn’

Elegant, winter-flowering, and beautifully resilient, Hellebore Frostkiss ‘Dorothy’s Dawn’ is a premium perennial that brings a soft, ethereal light to the shaded garden. This variety is truly spectacular, featuring large, outward-facing blossoms in a gentle shade of light pink that matures to a deeper rose. What sets ‘Dorothy’s Dawn’ apart is its incredible foliage; the leathery evergreen leaves are intricately marbled with silver, and in early spring, the new growth emerges with a stunning pinkish-bronze tint that mirrors the beauty of a morning sky.

Supplied as a healthy, fully established 2L rootball, this Hellebore is much larger and more mature than common small-potted varieties. Grown in premium peat-free compost, it arrives with a sturdy crown and well-developed buds, ready to provide an immediate structural impact. Its nectar-rich early blooms offer an essential food source for bees during the late winter months, making it a decorative and wildlife-friendly hero for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and patio displays.

Key features:

• Soft Pink Blooms: Large, outward-facing flowers that provide long-lasting colour from winter to spring.

• Exceptional Foliage: Evergreen leaves with heavy silver-grey marbling and pink-tinted new growth.

• Established 2L Pots: Mature, well-rooted plants that establish quickly and bloom reliably.

• Wildlife Friendly: Provides a vital nectar source for early-season pollinators.

• Peat-Free Growth: Sustainably grown in premium compost for superior root architecture.

Perfect for:

• Shady Garden: Illuminating north-facing walls and quiet woodland corners.

• Pots and containers: Creating a sophisticated, textured display on a shaded patio or porch.

• Path Edging: Using the marbled foliage to create year-round visual interest along garden walks.

• Wildlife garden: Essential for supporting bees when few other plants are in flower.

Specifications

• Common Names: Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Dorothy’s Dawn

• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm

• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Evergreen Perennial

• Flowering Time: Late Winter to Early Spring

• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade; Moist, Well-Drained Soil

• Attracts: Early Bees & Beneficial Pollinators

• Type: Hardy Winter-Flowering Perennial

• Foliage: Evergreen, Marbled, and Pink-Flushed (New Growth)

At The Rose Press Garden, we love...
The way the name 'Dorothy’s Dawn' perfectly describes the plant. The soft pink flowers and the pinkish tint on the new leaves really do remind us of a beautiful winter sunrise. We love providing these in 2L pots because they feel so substantial—you’re not just planting a flower, you’re adding a piece of living architecture to your garden that will look stunning for years to come.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8