Helleborus × hybridus Harvington yellow
Lenten rose hellebore
Bright yellow, outward-facing blooms bring a splash of colour to the garden from February to April, making this hellebore ideal...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
Bright yellow, outward-facing blooms bring a splash of colour to the garden from February to April, making this hellebore ideal for late winter interest. The leathery, deep green foliage forms a semi-evergreen clump, providing structure even after the flowers fade.
Thriving in dappled shade, it’s perfect for planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where its cheerful flowers stand out. Helleborus × hybridus Harvington yellow prefers a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil and works well as ground cover, adding texture and seasonal charm.
This hardy perennial is a low-maintenance choice for wildlife-friendly and cottage-style gardens alike.
Thriving in dappled shade, it’s perfect for planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where its cheerful flowers stand out. Helleborus × hybridus Harvington yellow prefers a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil and works well as ground cover, adding texture and seasonal charm.
This hardy perennial is a low-maintenance choice for wildlife-friendly and cottage-style gardens alike.
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 Harvington yellow:
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
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