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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PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose. This range of Hellebores have a tight confection of petaloids in the centre of each flower but once the flower is pollinated the petaloids fall off and the flower is then single. Very pretty and free flowering winter-spring. Plant in humus rich soil for best results. Perennial.
Helleborus Anemone Centre Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2l ? WAS $39.99 LESS 25% aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose New Release. 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.
Helleborus Annas Red Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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.
Helleborus Apricot Expected Stock Height: 10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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.
Helleborus Betty Ranicar Expected Stock Height: 10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 Helleborus Camelot Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose From NZ's premier grower of Helleborus, Clifton Homestead, comes this delightful mixture of single blooms on sturdy stems bringing colour and interest to the winter garden. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.
Helleborus Clifton Mix Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2l ? WAS $34.99 LESS 25% 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. Helleborus Conny Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? WAS $29.99 LESS 25% 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.
Helleborus Dark Hybrid Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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. Helleborus Double Dark Red Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? WAS $39.99 LESS 25% aka Winter Rose, 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.
Helleborus Double Hybrids Expected Stock Height: 20/35 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Helleborus Double Hybrids Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Clifton Homestead N.Z.'s premier grower of Hellebores tells us that these hybrids will tolerate some sun but probably best to still give them some shade in the afternoon. The colour range is mainly from white through to pink.
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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.
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