Helleborus Viv Victoria
£20.00
- out of stock
notes
With foliage that is slightly more delicate than the typical hellebore, Viv Victoria is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided leaves are mid green in colour and bear branched stems that hold a single flower, cup shaped and a deep purple colour, which dangles over the foliage in nodding acquiescence.
Dimensions
- 3L pot
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) - 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) - 100cm (3ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
With foliage that is slightly more delicate than the typical hellebore, Viv Victoria is a pretty clump forming perennial, beloved for its long flowering season. Semi evergreen, the divided leaves are mid green in colour and bear branched stems that hold a single flower, cup shaped and a deep purple colour, which dangles over the foliage in nodding acquiescence.
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: September - 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.
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