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  • HELLEBORUS orientalis
    HELLEBORUS orientalis
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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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    • Good to know
      Ideal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then sheltered from sun throughout the year. Attractive to insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot.
    • Place of origin
      Greece, Turkey, Caucasus.
    • Evergreen
      Overwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets.
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Will tolerate heavy soil.
    • Partial shade
      Or dappled shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45cm (18in)
       
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    varieties

    HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Blue Lady'
    Lenten rose
    Blue or dark purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Pink Lady'
    Lenten rose
    Pinkish flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    HELLEBORUS orientalis 'White Lady'
    Lenten rose
    Pure white, unspotted
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Yellow Lady'
    Lenten rose
    Upright yellow flowers with red spotting inside the petals
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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