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Garden Express :: Perennials :: Hellebores
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Hellebores are popular plants for semi-shaded spots in the garden and are ideal planted in drifts in a woodland garden setting. Hellebores (sometimes spelt Helebore or Helleborous) are long lived plants in the right conditions and once established tolerate dry periods though they prefer moist conditions. They are a valuable addition to the garden as they flower in winter adding interest to the garden when there is less happening from other plants.
Hellebores are available in both single and double flower forms and breeding has resulted in a range of colours from dark purple, pinks to yellow and white. Many varieties have the distinctive spots on the petals and the pendulous flowers.
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Hellebore - Dark Purple
Code: HELDPU
(Helleborus hybridus)
Beautiful, winter flowering perennial. Ideal for cool damp spots in the garden.
Beautiful shades of dark purple.
Supplied in a 75mm pots.
Price: $11.60
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Hellebore - Select White Doubles
Code: HELSWD
(Helleborus hybridus)
Hand-pollinated seedlings of Betty Ranicar. Mostly double white but seedlings will vary from double white to pink-centred anemone intermediates.
Supplied in a 75mm pots.
Price: $11.60
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Hellebore Mixed
Code: HELMXD
Beautiful, winter flowering perennial in a variety of colours.
Supplied bare rooted.
Price: $6.70
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Hellebore Picotee
Code: HELPIC
(Heleborus hybridus 'Picotee')
Beautiful, winter flowering perennial. Ideal for cool damp spots in the garden.
White flowers with a delicate line of crimson along the petal margin and dark markings.
Supplied in a 75mm pots.
Price: $12.50
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Hellebore Sternii
Code: HELSTE
Helleborus x sternii
A spectacular plant which combines the leaf and flower form of Helleborus lividus with the vigour and longevity of Helleborus argutifolius. Ideal between roses and mixed perennials. Grows to 60cm. Supplied in a 75mm pots.
Price: $12.50
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Hellebore Thoroughbred Mixed
Code: HELTMX
Helleborus orientalis x hybridus 'Thoroughbred'
A magnificent mix of doubles, anemone and single Thoroughbred hybrids. Prefers a part shaded position. Grows 40-60cm high x 34-40cm wide. Flowers in winter. Suitable for pots. Supplied in 50mm pot.
Price: $5.80
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Planting and Caring for Hellebores |
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Common names: Hellebore, Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Botanical name: Heleborus orientalis, Heleborus hybrids
Family name: Ranunculaceae
Flowering: Late winter and early spring - typically July to October.
Plant type: Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
Plant size: 30-40cm high x 50cm wide
Planting width: 40cm
Multiplication speed: Slow.
Positioning: Part to full shade, tolerates frost.
General information: Very easy to grow.
Soil: Moist, well drained.
Watering: Enjoys damp ground and are best
kept watered throughout dry periods if possible though they can withstand short dry periods once established.
Fertilising: A well rotted animal manure, blood and bone or complete fertiliser
should be worked through the soil prior to planting. Each winter, top dress with well-decayed animal manure, this will
help growth and produce larger blooms.
Plant uses: Under deciduous trees. Specimen plant.
Likes: Cold, damp shady spot with plenty of compost and mulch. Organic manure.
Dislikes: Full sun, drying out.
Pests: Snails and slugs.
Tips: Can be transplanted in early winter. Do not allow the roots to dry out
during the transplanting process. Will perform best in a semi-shaded position that remains damp. Foliage can be trimmed before flowering to
enable flowers to be more visible.
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