Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen Red'
Lenten rose hellebore
Brighten late winter and early spring with the rich, deep red blooms of Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen Red'. These...
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Plant description
Brighten late winter and early spring with the rich, deep red blooms of Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen Red'. These nodding, cup-shaped flowers with prominent yellow stamens bring a bold splash of colour when most plants remain dormant.
Ideal for borders, containers, or under deciduous trees, this semi-evergreen perennial thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial or dappled shade. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for cut arrangements or floating displays, while the dark green foliage provides year-round interest.
Low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and deer-resistant, this hellebore supports early pollinators and naturalises beautifully in shaded garden spaces.
Ideal for borders, containers, or under deciduous trees, this semi-evergreen perennial thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial or dappled shade. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for cut arrangements or floating displays, while the dark green foliage provides year-round interest.
Low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and deer-resistant, this hellebore supports early pollinators and naturalises beautifully in shaded garden spaces.
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 Pretty Ellen Red:
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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