Helleborus Frostkiss Vibey Red Velvet, 2L
£25.00
notes
Ideal for woodland areas or shady borders, Helleborous Frostkiss Vibey Red Velvet is a most attractive variety, bearing large, rich crimson flowers, highlighted with golden stamens. Flowering from January until April, it fills the floral winter void, with its evergreen marbled foliage offering ground cover almost year-round. (Semi evergreen, it may lose some or all of its leaves if planted in an exposed area).
Dimensions
- 2L
- Height and Spread: up to 50cm (1ft 7in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Ideal for woodland areas or shady borders, Helleborous Frostkiss Vibey Red Velvet is a most attractive variety, bearing large, rich crimson flowers, highlighted with golden stamens. Flowering from January until April, it fills the floral winter void, with its evergreen marbled foliage offering ground cover almost year-round. (Semi evergreen, it may lose some or all of its leaves if planted in an exposed area).
Insights
Deer resistant and low maintenance, the hardy perennial requires little pruning, just a tidy of spent flowers and foliage. Sometimes referred to as a Christmas rose due to its flowering season, it is, in fact, related to the buttercup.
Details
- Flowers: January - April
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- 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. After the first year, top dress with fertiliser in autumn.
- Caution is required since the whole plant is toxic to humans and animals and can be a skin irritant
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