Helleborus orientalis Lucy, 1.5L
£22.00
notes
For a dramatic, dark addition to the winter garden, consider Helleborus orientalis 'Lucy', with its nodding, purple (almost black) flowers with yellow stamens, held on dark stems over leathery foliage. The clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial thrives in sheltered, woodland settings, offering great visual impact when planted in groups.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1.5L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
For a dramatic, dark addition to the winter garden, consider Helleborus orientalis 'Lucy', with its nodding, purple (almost black) flowers with yellow stamens, held on dark stems over leathery foliage. The clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial thrives in sheltered, woodland settings, offering great visual impact when planted in groups.
INSIGHTS
Hellebores are a particularly pleasing addition to the garden as they are one of the only winter flowering plants, providing much needed colour on a gloomy day. They also offer a valuable source of nectar to foraging insects, especially bees, when little else is in flower.
DETAILS
- Flowers: January - March
- Hard
PLANTING
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
CARE
- Protect from cold winds
- Does not like wet feet
- Harmful if eaten, may cause skin allergy
- Leave foliage to protect the young buds, but as the hellebore flowers, remove the old foliage to reveal the blooms, this looks attractive and helps to prevent disease. Top dress with fertiliser in the autumn.
Glossary
Hellebore
