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Helleborus February’s Featured Plants Genus: Helleborus Genus of over 20 perennials grown for winter and spring flowers. Naturally found in scrub and woodland on chalk/limestone soils, many are evergreen. Full to half hardy. Toxic and sap can irritate skin. Did you know – an ancient medicine, an overdose of Hellebore may have caused the death of Alexander the Great. Helleborus x hybridus – Lenten Rose Nodding, cup-shaped single flowers in shades of cream, pink and red above dense, divided evergreen foliage that can tolerate sun or partial shade. Alternative cultivars are available with double or spotted single flowers. Proven winter/spring favourite Elegant evergreen plant that produces many long-lasting soft-coloured blooms Looks good with Geum rivale and Anemone nemerosa Appearance IdealLow for:maintenance Plant with early spring tulips and Woodland gardens Helleborus x hybridus Borders How to grow Planting with brightly stemmed cornus Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: 45cm high x 45cm wide cream, pink and red cup-shaped flowers in early spring evergreen clump-forming hardy down to – 15 degrees C heavy, neutral to alkaline prefers moisture retentive, but well-drained partial shade to full sun remove old leaves in autumn by division in early spring/autumn, can self-seed moving plant affects flowering Helleborus ‘Walberton’s Rosemary’ Excellent hybrid of H. niger and H. x hybridus combining the best features of both species with beautiful outward facing saucer shaped pink flowers above semi-evergreen foliage from January to March. att Highly recommended Long flowering season Masses of flowers Low maintenance Plant with Geum rivale ‘Album’, Anemone sylvestris Ideal for: Woodland gardens Planting in groups Appearance Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: 35cm high x 60 cm wide pink flowers with white centres from winter to end of spring dark green semi-evergreen clump-forming How to grow Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: hardy down to – 15 degrees C chalky moisture retentive, well-drained partial shade remove old leaves in autumn by division in spring/autumn moving plant affects flowering Helleborus February’s Featured Plants Genus: Helleborus Genus of over 20 perennials grown for winter and spring flowers. Naturally found in scrub and woodland on chalk/limestone soils, many are evergreen. Full to half hardy. Toxic and sap can irritate skin. Did you know – an ancient medicine, an overdose of Hellebore may have caused the death of Alexander the Great Helleborus sternii Hybrid of H. argutifolius and H. lividus combining varying features of both, but generally cup-shaped pink-tinged pale green flowers in terminal clusters from winter to early spring. Occasionally purple flush to back of leaves and stems. Very easy plant to grow in full sun or part shade, self-seeds Good for beginners Looks good with Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei', Aquilegia buergeriana 'Calimero', Ideal for: Informal and cottage gardens Woodland gardens Borders and plant beds Planting with brightly stemmed cornus Appearance Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: 30cm high x 60cm wide pink-tinged pale green flowers winter to early spring marbled evergreen with serrated edge divided leaves clump-forming How to grow Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: frost hardy to – 5 degrees C acidic, chalky/alkaline, dry well-drained, light full sun to partial shade remove old flower stems in summer by division in May/June very variable hybrid - individual plants favour parents varyingly Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Bob’s Best’ - Hybrid of H. niger (Christmas rose) and H. sternii producing large, nodding, buff or pink-flushed flowers, that are tinged with green at their base flowers over glossy green/pewter foliage. Flowering from January to April. att Recommended hybrid Large, delicately hued flowers from January to April Good for beginners Looks good with Thermopsis lanceolata, Trollius laxus 'Albiflorus' Ideal for: Informal and cottage gardens Woodland gardens Borders and plant beds Planting with olive green stemmed cornus Appearance Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: 30cm high x 30 cm wide large buff/pink-flushed flowers tinged with green dark green/ pewterevergreen clump-forming How to grow Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: hardy down to – 15 degrees C any reasonable soil well-drained/light sun to partial shade remove old leaves in autumn by division in spring/autumn prone to black spot unless old leaves removed in autumn Helleborus February’s Featured Plants Genus: Helleborus Genus of over 20 perennials grown for winter and spring flowers. Naturally found in scrub and woodland on chalk/limestone soils, many are evergreen. Full to half hardy. Toxic and sap can irritate skin. Did you know – an ancient medicine, an overdose of Hellebore may have caused the death of Alexander the Great Did you know – an ancient medicine, an overdose of Hellebore may have caused the death of Alexander the Great near water Helleborus argutifolius– widely grown plant originating from Corsica/Sardinia with semiwoody stems, sometimes over 90cm, large glossy dark green leaves with spiny margins and large clusters of nodding green/yellow cup-shaped flowers in second spring season. Award of Garden Merit Magnificent foliage and large clusters of flowers Low maintenance Plant with Galanthus nivalis and broadleaf evergreens. Ideal for: Architectural planting Winter structure in borders Appearance Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: 60cm high x 60cm wide large clusters of green/yellow cup flowers in second spring season evergreen, spiny divided leaves clump-forming How to grow Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: frost hardy to – 5 degrees C clay/heavy, acidic, alkaline, dry well-drained full sun to partial shade remove old flower stems in summer by division April - May vigorous self-seeding in good conditions Helleborus foetidus – robust, substantial evergreen plant that produces small, cupshaped pale green flowers with purple rims among pale green bracts in spring. Large, but elegant glossy deep green leaves divided into slender toothed leaflets. att Award of Garden Merit Very striking Good for beginners Rarely suffers from disease Plant with Convollaria majalis, Iris foetidissima Ideal for: Architectural planting Winter structure in borders Perfect foliage foil for other plants all year round Appearance Size: Flower: Foliage: Habit: 60cm wide x 60cm high pale lime green with purple rim flowers elegant finely divided deep green clump-forming How to grow Hardiness: Soil: Drainage: Light: Pruning: Propagation: Note: hardy down to – 15 degrees C any reasonable soil well-drained, dry, moist full sun, partial shade to shade remove old leaves in autumn by division October - March vigorous self-seeding in good conditions