Helleborus ViV Lucrezia, 1.5L
£22.00
notes
Boasting creamy yellow flowers, with a tiny row of extra petals around its heart, held on sturdy stems above leathery green foliage, the new variety Helleborus orientalis ViV 'Lucrezia' makes an attractive addition to the winter garden. The clump forming, evergreen perennial thrives in sheltered, woodland settings, offering great visual appeal when planted in groups, lighting up a shady area with its gentle hue. It is notable for its long flowering period and is often known as the Lenten rose.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1.5L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Boasting creamy yellow flowers, with a tiny row of extra petals around its heart, held on sturdy stems above leathery green foliage, the new variety Helleborus orientalis ViV 'Lucrezia' makes an attractive addition to the winter garden. The clump forming, evergreen perennial thrives in sheltered, woodland settings, offering great visual appeal when planted in groups, lighting up a shady area with its gentle hue. It is notable for its long flowering period and is often known as the Lenten rose.
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: November - March
- Hardy
PLANTING
- Well drained soil
- North, West, East 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
Plants - New In
