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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Blue Lady'

Commonly known as Lenten rose

Blue or dark purple flowers

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£12.50 each

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Any 3+ for £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Evergreen - overwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 elliptic leaflets
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - blue to dark purple
Height - 45-60cm (18-24in)
Spread - 45-60cm (18-24in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - flowers 5-7cm (2-3in) across.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Partial shade - or dappled shade.
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - attractive to insects. Ideal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then sheltered from the sun throughout the year.
Pests & Diseases - snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot
Place of origin - garden origin. Gisela Schmiemann, Cologne, Germany
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant