Helleborus Winter Sparkle White, 2/3L
£30.00
notes
Helleborus Winter Sparkle White is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided, dark green leaves are leathery, and bear branched stems that hold large, star shaped white flowers, trimmed with a pink edge, that attract pollinators. This variety is also extremely hardy, withstanding cold winter conditions.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
Helleborus Winter Sparkle White is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided, dark green leaves are leathery, and bear branched stems that hold large, star shaped white flowers, trimmed with a pink edge, that attract pollinators. This variety is also extremely hardy, withstanding cold winter conditions.
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: December - April
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Protect from cold winds
- 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.
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