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HELLEBORUS
Commonly known as Hellebore
Coming in colours of white, cream, pink, purple or green, usually spotted with mainly pendent heads, another staple of the late winter garden.
Modern breeding has provided clear yellows and an outward-facing trait.
Genus of 15 species of perennials found in scrub, woodland and grassy and rocky sites, usually on chalk or limestone soils, from central, eastern and southern Europe to western Asia.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink
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Height35cm (14in)
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Spread35cm (14in)
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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.Compact, clump-forming perennial. Flat flowers to 7cm (3in) across
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Partial shadeOr dappled shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA good pot subject. Attractive to insects. Ideal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then shaded from the sun throughout the yearPests & DiseasesSnails, aphids, leaf spot, black rotPlace of originGarden origin. UK. Rodney Davey, Tytherleigh, east Devon
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBird friendlyRabbit Resistant
35cm (14in)
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Buy Varieties of HELLEBORUS
HELLEBORUS 'Anna's Red'
red single flowers with evergreen marbled foliage
HELLEBORUS argutifolius
(corsicus) - evergreen foliage and lime-green flowers
HELLEBORUS 'Emma'
dark green foliage with lighter markings. White flowers ageing to greyish-pink
HELLEBORUS foetidus
striking lime-green flowers
HELLEBORUS 'Molly's White'
large green flushed white flower and marbled leaves
HELLEBORUS 'Moondance'
greenish-white flowers and silver-marbled leaves
HELLEBORUS niger
white flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis
ranges from white to pink and purple flowers with crimson spots
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Blue Lady'
blue or dark purple flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Pink Lady'
pinkish flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Red Lady'
round, mainly upright red flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'White Lady'
pure white, unspotted
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Yellow Lady'
upright yellow flowers with red spotting inside the petals
HELLEBORUS 'Penny's Pink'
a brand new introduction. A very floriferous hybrid with charming light pink flowers and attractive dark green foliage with bold yellow veining. A wonderful combination
HELLEBORUS x sahinii 'Winterbells'
green-tinted cream flowers with a hint of pink. Long flowering period