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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)
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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)
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Partial shadeOr dappled shade
HELLEBORUS orientalis
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Additional FeaturesGood 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.
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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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 CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Helleborus - Growing Guide
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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

HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Red Lady'
Lenten rose
round, mainly upright red flowers

HELLEBORUS orientalis 'White Lady'
Lenten rose
pure white, unspotted

HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Yellow Lady'
Lenten rose
upright yellow flowers with red spotting inside the petals
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
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.
Only £10.20