Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’ – Winter Rose (Helleborus x hybridus ‘Winter Ballet Katie’)
Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’ is an exquisite winter-flowering hellebore featuring soft blush-pink to creamy white blooms that dance above evergreen foliage. It brings elegance, delicacy, and long-lasting colour to shaded gardens during the quietest time of year.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’
✔ Graceful pastel flowers – Soft pink and cream blooms add a romantic winter touch.
✔ Long flowering season – Blooms from mid-winter into early spring.
✔ Evergreen foliage – Deep green leaves provide structure year-round.
✔ Performs beautifully in shade – Ideal for brightening low-light garden spaces.
✔ Low-maintenance perennial – Hardy, reliable, and easy to care for once established.
🏡 How to Use Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’ in Your Garden
✅ Shaded borders and woodland beds – Perfect under trees or along sheltered pathways.
✅ Winter highlight plant – Offers soft, elegant colour when most plants are dormant.
✅ Container planting – Ideal for pots on patios, balconies, or shaded entryways.
✅ Cottage or woodland gardens – Blends beautifully with ferns, hellebores, bergenias, and hostas.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 40 to 50cm apart; closer spacing results in a more abundant winter display, so consider adding extra plants for fuller coverage.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’
How big does Winter Ballet Katie grow?
It generally reaches 30 to 40cm tall and wide, forming a compact clump.
When does it flower?
It blooms from mid-winter through early spring, providing soft, long-lasting colour.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it is very low-maintenance and only needs removal of old leaves to refresh the plant.
Can it tolerate full shade?
It performs exceptionally well in part shade to full shade and still flowers reliably.
Is it suitable for pots?
Absolutely, its compact size and delicate blooms make it an excellent container plant.
🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?
Don’t wait, bring home Hellebore ‘Winter Ballet Katie’ and enjoy graceful winter beauty year after year!