Helleborus × ericsmithii Viv Valeria, 2/3L
£22.00
notes
Hellebore Viv Valeria is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided leaves are marbled with silver veining and bear branched stems that hold single, creamy white flowers, tinged pink and green that emerge from dusky pink buds and bear a pale-yellow centre.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
Hellebore Viv Valeria is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided leaves are marbled with silver veining and bear branched stems that hold single, creamy white flowers, tinged pink and green that emerge from dusky pink buds and bear a pale-yellow centre.
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 - April
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Protect from cold winds
- Flowers: November onwards
- 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