Helleborus Monte Christo
£25.00
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notes
The extraordinarily attractive, creamy flowers of Helleborus Monte Christo are lime tinted and mature to a soft apricot. Appearing late and long flowering, the numerous blooms contrast beautifully with the attractive evergreen foliage, which is deeply lobed and has a lovely pewter cast.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 4.5L
- Height and Spread: 50-60cm (20-24in) x 50-60cm (20-24in) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
The extraordinarily attractive, creamy flowers of Helleborus Monte Christo are lime tinted and mature to a soft apricot. Appearing late and long flowering, the numerous blooms contrast beautifully with the attractive evergreen foliage, which is deeply lobed and has a lovely pewter cast.
Insights
These hellebores have been carefully bred in Germany, originally from the Christmas Roses (helleborus niger), to produce exceptionally robust varieties that flourish in our climate. The beautifully marked ‘petals’ are sepals (the petals modified to become nectaries), which is why the flowers last for so long.
Details
- Flowers: November onwards
- Harmful if eaten, may cause skin allergy
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Partial shade preferred, will tolerate sun
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. Top dress with fertiliser in the autumn.
Glossary