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HELLEBORUS orientalis
Commonly known as Lenten rose
Ranges from white to pink and purple flowers with crimson spots
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EvergreenOverwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets.
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Height45cm (18in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Flowers appear on branched stems and are pendent or almost outward-facing, 5-7cm (2-3in) across.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Partial shadeOr dappled shade
HELLEBORUS orientalis
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Additional Features
Good to knowIdeal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then sheltered from sun throughout the year. Attractive to insects.
Pests & DiseasesSnails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot.
Place of originGreece, Turkey, Caucasus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to alkaline soilWill tolerate heavy soil.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Skin irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
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Buy Varieties of HELLEBORUS orientalis
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Blue Lady'
Lenten rose
blue or dark purple flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Pink Lady'
Lenten rose
pinkish flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Red Lady'
Lenten rose
round, mainly upright red flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'White Lady'
Lenten rose
pure white, unspotted
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Yellow Lady'
Lenten rose
upright yellow flowers with red spotting inside the petals
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12 each
£13.50 each
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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