Helleborus × hybridus 'Harvington double cream speckled'
Lenten rose hellebore
Helleborus × hybridus 'Harvington double cream speckled' reveals exquisite double-layered, cup-shaped blooms in creamy white, dramatically speckled with rich maroon,...
2 litre pot
£29.99
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Plant description
Helleborus × hybridus 'Harvington double cream speckled' reveals exquisite double-layered, cup-shaped blooms in creamy white, dramatically speckled with rich maroon, dangling gracefully above divided, leathery mid-green foliage.
Thriving in humus-rich, well-drained soil and dappled shade, this semi-evergreen perennial delivers sophisticated winter interest. Frost-hardy and deer-resistant, it requires only occasional removal of spent flowers and damaged leaves to maintain its elegant, structural form.
Perfect for woodland gardens and shaded borders, this hellebore transforms dormant landscapes with its nuanced colouration and intriguing texture.
Pair with early spring bulbs like snowdrops or daffodils to create a captivating botanical tableau when most garden companions remain in quiet hibernation, ensuring a mesmerising display from late winter into early spring.
Thriving in humus-rich, well-drained soil and dappled shade, this semi-evergreen perennial delivers sophisticated winter interest. Frost-hardy and deer-resistant, it requires only occasional removal of spent flowers and damaged leaves to maintain its elegant, structural form.
Perfect for woodland gardens and shaded borders, this hellebore transforms dormant landscapes with its nuanced colouration and intriguing texture.
Pair with early spring bulbs like snowdrops or daffodils to create a captivating botanical tableau when most garden companions remain in quiet hibernation, ensuring a mesmerising display from late winter into early spring.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helleborus × hybridus Harvington double cream speckled:
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 dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
