Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen White'
Lenten rose hellebore
Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen White' brings winter gardens to life with its elegant double white flowers, delicately ruffled and...
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Plant description
Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen White' brings winter gardens to life with its elegant double white flowers, delicately ruffled and lightly freckled with deep maroon near the centre.
Blooming from early February through mid-spring, these robust flowers are carried on strong, upright stems above glossy, semi-evergreen foliage, making them ideal for brightening shaded borders or woodland gardens.
The intricate structure of the blooms, measuring up to 8cm (3in) across, adds a striking detail, while their hardiness ensures they flourish even in snow. Perfect for planting in partially shaded spots, they also make a beautiful addition to cut flower arrangements.
Blooming from early February through mid-spring, these robust flowers are carried on strong, upright stems above glossy, semi-evergreen foliage, making them ideal for brightening shaded borders or woodland gardens.
The intricate structure of the blooms, measuring up to 8cm (3in) across, adds a striking detail, while their hardiness ensures they flourish even in snow. Perfect for planting in partially shaded spots, they also make a beautiful addition to cut flower arrangements.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helleborus × hybridus Double Ellen White:
Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to reduce/minimise the spread of any foliar diseases (such as hellebore leaf spot) if present.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
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