Helleborus iburgensis Ice n Roses Mary Marble Ambrosinia A sharp knife drawn through

A sharp knife drawn through the base of the stem often works better than pruning shears

though a greater rate of increase can be had by dividing every 3 to 5 years

The clumps are topped in late spring with 30" tall spikes of light lavender flowers

In September the foliage of Asparagus virgatus is adorned with a multitude (catalog lingo for more than one) of small red berries

Helleborus iburgensis Ice n Roses Mary Marble Ambrosinia A sharp knife drawn throughHelleborus 'Ice n' Roses Mary Marble' is a new selection of Helleborus x iburgensis from the breeders at Heuger hellebores. This sterile cross of Helleborus lividus x niger x hybridus is clothed with very dark black green foliage, highlighted by some silver veining, and topped, starting in late winter with a show of out facing pink and white veined flowers.