Perennials
Lenten rose
Helleborus orientalis
Nodding flowers from February to April, in a shaded spot. Cut the old leaves off around Christmas so the flowers show.
€11 20 in stock this week
At a glance
- Shade
- Water in dry spells
- Grows to 45cm, spreads 45cm
- February to April
- Plant at the front of a border
From our experts
How to grow it.
- Cut back in late autumn, or leave the seedheads for winter.
- Lift and divide every third spring.
- Mulch in March to hold moisture through the summer.
Advice is free. Ask us in store, or ring 0404 46580
- Pay on collection Reserve online and pay when you collect.
- Held for you We keep it under your name until you come in for it.
- Advice from our team Over twenty years of horticulture behind every answer.
Companion plants
Plant it with.
These grow well alongside it. We would also suggest snowdrop and pulmonaria; ask us if you do not see them in stock.
One of each, €19
reserved together under your name.
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