Helleborus (Rodney Davey Marbled Group) Dorothy's Dawn ('Epb 29') (PBR)
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Helleborus Dorothy's Dawn is a stunning evergreen perennial that brings a touch of winter magic to the garden. Its large,...
2 litre pot
£34.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Helleborus Dorothy's Dawn is a stunning evergreen perennial that brings a touch of winter magic to the garden. Its large, outward-facing, light pink blooms, adorned with a prominent boss of cream stamens, offer a delightful contrast to the marbled, leathery foliage.
This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its deer-resistance and ability to withstand winter weather make it a reliable choice for adding colour and texture to your garden borders and patio pots.
This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its deer-resistance and ability to withstand winter weather make it a reliable choice for adding colour and texture to your garden borders and patio pots.
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 (Rodney Davey Marbled Group) Dorothy's Dawn ('Epb 29') (PBR) (Frostkiss Series):
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
