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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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Evergreen - overwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets.
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Height - 45cm (18in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. - flowers appear on branched stems and are pendent or almost outward-facing, 5-7cm (2-3in) across.
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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) -
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.
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Additional Features - 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. -
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped -
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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 - will tolerate heavy soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of HELLEBORUS orientalis
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Red Lady' >
Commonly known as: Lenten rose.
Round, mainly upright red flowers
HELLEBORUS orientalis 'Yellow Lady' >
Commonly known as: 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.
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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.
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
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