Excellent plant
Very hardy plant that is thriving well
Ithy
Carlisle
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.
Very hardy plant that is thriving well
Ithy
Carlisle
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CLAIRE LAWTON
Hello Claire, If you click on the following link it will take you to all our winter flowering plants. I would definitely recommend hellebores and snowdrops, perhaps some Cyclamen and and Euonymus fortunei for foliage colour. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/vid.204/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Hello again Billie, I'm sorry you feel this way, and we would hate to think that you felt we were irresponsible or misleading. We do put a warning on each of our plant cards stating if a plant is toxic, so all the hellebores do have the information regarding their toxicity up there for all to see. We would not however think that all plants which may be deemed toxic should not be withdrawn from sale, as this would exclude a vast number of beautiful and commonly grown plants such as all the bulbs (like daffodils and tulips), Ivy, Wisteria and many many more. It is also worth keeping in mind that lots of our edible crops are toxic too. Things like like rhubarb, potatoes, apples and tomatoes can all cause problems (some quite serious) if the wrong bits are eaten or if they are eaten at the wrong stage of development. I think really the best approach is to expect that all plants have the potential to be poisonous and try to ensure that the children are taught that they should not be eating things that are growing in the garden without parental supervision. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Hello Billie, All parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if eaten and the sap may cause skin irritation in some people. Unfortunately though it is difficult to be more precise as the reaction will vary from person to person. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
BILLIE
Thanks, I am a bit surprised they don't come with health warning! My mother in law had some and suggested I plant some in my garden where children are frequent guests! I feel it is irresponsible to market such plants if they are that dangerous! Thanks Billie
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Rosemary Simpson
Dear Plant Doctor Thank you for the information. Once I get back into the garden again, in a week or so, I shall review the "hellebore situation" and make some changes. Many thanks until I contact you again.
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Hello There, There are a few hellebores that won't tolerate chalk, but all the ones we sell will grow in neutral to alkaline soils. Therefore they should be fine in your garden as long as the pH is not too high. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Rosemary Simpson
Julie Bentley
Thank you, how sad though! Julie
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Hello Julie, There are two things that could cause the symptoms you describe. Hellebore Leaf Blotch is the least serious, but rarely affects H. orientalis, so I suspect it may be Helleborus Black Death. This makes the foliage, stems and flowers are marked with black streaks or spots, especially along the veins and the plants are often distorted and stunted. This is caused by a virus and unfortunately that means there is no cure so the affected plant should be removed and replaced. I'm sorry not to be more help. Helen Plant Doctor
Julie Bentley
e moran
Hello Galia, All of the taller shrubs you mentioned for the semi-circular bed will get quite large, but their growth will be restricted (both in height and spread) if they are kept in a pot where their roots are restricted. For groundcover you could opt for any of the following:- Bergenia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.bergenia/ Helleborus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.helleborus/ Heuchera http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.heuchera/ Epimedium http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.epimedium/ Geranium http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.geranium/ Erica http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.erica/ As for the bamboos, even the most well behaved one (Fargesia murieliae) will spread to around 1.5m across so you should keep this in mind when planting it in such a confined space. Perhaps a better option would be one of our hedging plants, which can be cut back hard against the wall. Taxus http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/trees/hedging/conifer/bigger-trees/best-in-very-large-gardens-parks/taxus-baccata-/classid.6230/ or Ligustrum http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/hedging/ligustrum-ovalifolium-/classid.4093/ would be good options. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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KM ILES
Hello Jason, We do offer a bespoke planting plan service, however we do charge for this service. Alternatively you can have a look at our full range on the following link, choose the ones you like the look of and work on the basis that you will need 9 per square metre. The prices are all on our site. http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.helleborus/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Dee Coggins
Hello Dee, If you want seasonal bedding, which tends to be the most colourful, the Primroses or Polyanthus may be your best option - just click on the link s below to go straight to them http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/bedding/primrose-rosebud/classid.2000013042/ http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/bedding/polyanthus-high-seas/classid.2000013041/ Alternatively you could consider the following Erica http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/heathers/erica-carnea-rosalie/classid.533/ Helleborus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.Helleborus/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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Fiona McCowan
Hello Helen, Many thanks for your prompt response. Great, I will plant some now and hopefully they will flower in the spring. Regards Fiona
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Hello Fiona, They are best planted in autumn or early spring, but the container grown ones can be planted at any time of the year. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Fiona McCowan
Guy Smith
Hello Guy, The following plants would be suitable for your pots. Forget-me-not (Myosotis species) Bellflowers (Campanula species) Cranesbill (Geranium species) Dahlia - single-flowered species and cultivars Hellebores (Helleborus species) Japanese anemone (Anemone ?? hybrida) Fritillaries (Fritillaria species) Grape hyacinth (Muscari species) Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Box (Buxus sempervirens) Christmas box (Sarcococca species) I hope this helps, Helen Plant Doctor
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mary culhane
Hello Mary, Most flowering plants prefer a sunnier spot, and few plants can cope if the soil remains too wet, however you could consider any of the following Alchemilla http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.alchemilla/ Ferns http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/ferns/plcid.309/ Helleborus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.helleborus/ Hydrangea http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hydrangea/ Persicaria http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.persicaria/ Rhododendron http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.rhododendron/ Vinca http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.vinca/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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