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.
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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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aka Winter Rose or Lenten Rose
Winter Rose double. These delightful doubles are from Clifton Homestead - a Hellebore specialist from the deep South. The exquisite blooms are round and facing outwards on sturdy stems. Available in white and various shades of pink. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.
Hellebore foliage is mostly evergreen but the old leaves start to look a bit tatty after awhile. It is usual to cut them off just as the flower buds start to appear.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Double Hybrids
Current Stock Height: 20/35 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
aka Winter 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.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 20cm x 30cm
Helleborus Elly
New stock expected early August, 2021. Pre-order now. Estimated price $24.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Winter Rose or Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. Selected for the beautiful winter blooms that are in tones of deepest wine red. Handsome dark green foliage that will form a robust clump. Happiest in semi-shade in well drained humus rich soil. Unbeaten for winter colour. Cut off any untidy foliage just before the new flower buds emerge. Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Flash Gordon
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Attractive marbled foliage and flowers are a soft pink with yellow stamens. Flowers fade to tones of mauve. Prefers semi shade and a moist, humus rich soil that drains well .
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 60cm
Helleborus Hannahs Blush
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Winter rose
New 2 Us from the latest Ice N Roses collection Ice N Roses Red hellebore will flower tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous burgundy red, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. These will look great providing gorgeous winter colour in your garden or patio containers. Evergreen
The flowers are large, the plant is floriferous and flowers over a long period.
Habit: Upright, clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 100cm
Helleborus Ice N Roses Red
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
aka Winter rose
New 2 Us from the latest Ice N Roses collection Ice N Roses Rose hellebore will flower tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous rose pink, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. These will look great providing gorgeous winter colour in your garden or patio containers. Evergreen
The flowers are large, the plant is floriferous and flowers over a long period.
Habit: Upright, clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 100cm
Helleborus Ice N Roses Rose
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Winter Rose
New 2 Us from the latest Ice N Roses collection Ice N Roses Rose hellebore will flower tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous white, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. These will look great providing gorgeous winter colour in your garden or patio containers. Evergreen
The flowers are large, the plant is floriferous and flowers over a long period.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 100cm
Helleborus Ice N Roses White
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Winter Rose
Winter Rose single. Oh this is lovely - dark green glossy foliage that forms a mound topped off with stems of large creamy-white blooms, blushed with pink and lime green opening from pink buds. Plant in semi-shade in well drained soil. Evergreen Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 0.3m x 0.3m
Helleborus Ivory Prince
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 30cm x 30cm
Helleborus Jacob
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 30cm x 30cm
Helleborus Jasper
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
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