Helleborus at Wairere Nursery

Helleborus

The Winter Rose is a true gift from Mother Nature as they bring joy and delight to the garden during a time of year when there are very few other flowers to admire. Hellebores establish reasonably quickly and with the right amount of care and attention soon form a good solid clump with many stems of gorgeous blooms rising above the foliage from about July through to October.

Hellebores originate from Europe and Western Asia. They prefer a soil that is moist yet not damp and cloggy. They should not dry out in summer if at all possible. They love a side dressing of lime - probably best aplied just before flowering. They also will thank you for a mulch of well rotted compost or organic matter being aplied after flowering. Any old tired looking leaves can be removed just as the new flower buds apear in June/July. This will make the flowers stand out and give the new leaves the oportunity to emerge. Hellebores are notoriously promiscuous and will cross pollinate and seed exceptionally well. If you dont want a carpet of these little seedlings then it would be best to remove any spent flower heads towards spring. Any little seedlings that do emerge are quite tenacious once they get their roots into the ground and take a bit of an effort to weed out. Therefore the sooner you deal with them the better. Mind you if you want to fill your garden with Hellebores then this is the easy way to do it! Hellebores are most effective planted in drifts or massed in the shade of deciduous trees. In NZ they are definitely better with protection from our harsh afternoon sun. Hellebores will grow in full sun but this is not their ideal location and watering in summer becomes essential. Watch for aphids in late spring and summer, they love to hide under the large leaves. The aphids dont seem to do a lot of damage but it is advisable to eliminate them. Slugs and snails can sometimes be a nuisance as well as they like to hide in the middle of the clumps. At Wairere we often have discussions about plants we cant live without. Most of us have a list that is far too long but all of us would definitely include Hellebores in our top 10!

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Helleborus Annas Red

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This hellebore is just stunning, with masses of deep burgundy red flowers on red stems from winter through to mid spring. This is the first red hellebore with dark green marbled leaves. Forms a compact clump. Plant in full to part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR.

Flower Colour: Red
PVR: HOM299
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm

Helleborus Annas Red

Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

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Helleborus Apricot

aka Winter Rose or Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. A special form from the Clifton Homestead collection with stems of soft apricot, outward facing blooms that sometimes have a red blush on the reverse. Dark green, divided leathery leaves that form a clump. Plant in semi-shade in nice humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.

Flower Colour: Apricot
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Helleborus Apricot

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

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Helleborus Betty Ranicar

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose double. A deliciously double and definitely delightful Hellebore or Winter Rose. The large ruffled flowers are pure white and look striking against the dark green glossy foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Perennial.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Helleborus Betty Ranicar

Expected Stock Height: 10/15cm ?

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Helleborus Camelot

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. Stunning new Hellebore. Compact, single cream flowers lovely large yellow centres with deep glossy green foliage. Gorgeous mass planted to brighten even the dullest space. Perennial

Flower Colour: Pink / White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Helleborus Camelot

Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?

Container: 2.4l ?

$29.99

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Helleborus Conny

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Spring Promise Conny is a clump forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with leathery, deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Upright stems bearing bowl shaped, white flowers heavily spotted with maroon will colour your winter and early spring garden. Perennial.

Flower Colour: White / Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Helleborus Conny

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?

Container: 2.4l ?

$29.99

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Helleborus Dark Hybrid

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. From the 'Clifton Homestead' breeding programme we offer these exciting and dramatic dark hybrids. Includes shades of slate grey, blue-black and deep burgundy. Some may also be spotted. No matter the colour they will be beautiful in the winter garden. Plant in semi-shade. Perennial.

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Helleborus Dark Hybrid

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

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Helleborus Double Red

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose double. Frilly outside dark red petals with yellow eye and steman. These delightful doubles will light up a shady spot under deciduous trees. Get the full effect by planting in mass. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.

Flower Colour: Red / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Helleborus Double Red

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$39.99

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Helleborus Double White

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose double. Frilly outside white petals with a green eye. These delightful doubles will light up a shady spot under deciduous trees. Get the full effect by planting in mass. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Helleborus Double White

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$39.99

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Helleborus Early Rose

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Flowering tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous rose pink, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. Use as a specimen or bulk plant as a wave in the shade under trees in a woodlands to add colour. Evergreen

This hellebore, similar to Ice n Roses Rose but will flower 1 month earlier.

Flower Colour: Pink / White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Helleborus Early Rose

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?

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Helleborus Elly

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Elly features well formed double flowers coloured pink with burgundy veins. These spectacular flowers on strong stems are a joy to see during cooler months. Best in semi shaded locations in rich, well drained soil. Protect from full sun. Evergreen perennial.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 30cm

Helleborus Elly

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?

This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.

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