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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...
Plant description
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:
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:
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
Heavenly helleborus
Once March arrives spring is definitely on the horizon and the gardener begins to stir, along with the bees and birds. There’s literally a buzz in the air and the earliest bees to arrive are often buff-tailed bumblebee queens (Bombus terrestris) fresh out
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