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HELLEBORUS 'Dorothy's Dawn'
Commonly known as Hellebore
Pale pink with marbled leaves
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink
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Height - 35cm (14in)
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Spread - 35cm (14in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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 hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Partial shade - or dappled shade
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - a 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 year
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Pests & Diseases - snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot
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Place of origin - garden origin. UK. Rodney Davey, Tytherleigh, east Devon
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Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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