Helleborus 'Walhelivor'(IVORY PRINCE)

Ivory Price Helleborus

Helleborus ‘Walhelivor’, commonly sold as Ivory Prince®, is a hardy, evergreen perennial valued for its early blooms and attractive year-round foliage. Leathery, blue-green leaves with silver veining form a dense clump, while outward-facing flowers appear in late winter to early spring, opening soft pink and maturing to creamy ivory with green undertones, often flushed with rose on the backs. Its refined habit and winter interest make it a standout in shade gardens.

Type: Evergreen perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: slowly expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Clump-forming, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; prefers rich, organic matter
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts early-season bees; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Early blooms in late winter to early spring



Outward-facing flowers for better visibility



Evergreen foliage for year-round interest



Excellent for shade gardens, borders, and containers




Care
Low-maintenance. Remove old foliage in late winter before blooms emerge to improve appearance. Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prefers consistent moisture but does not like wet conditions. Divide rarely, as plants prefer to remain undisturbed.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Flower color

Burgandy, Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Clump, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No