Hellebore Plants
Bright, cheerful, winter-flowering hellebores bring colour and light to the garden when it's most needed! Our grower is the official UK partner for the Helleborus Gold Collection, recognised as the best and most intensively tested range of hellebores in the world. Perennial hellebore plants are hardy and easy to care for, thriving in containers or borders and brightening up patios, balconies and terraces. Hellabore? Hella’ brilliant, more like!
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Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden
Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.
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Hellebore FAQs
Are hellebores the same as Christmas Roses?
Yes, hellebores have a few common names, including Christmas Roses, Snow Roses or Lenten Roses, according to what time of year they bloom.
When is the best time to plant hellebores in the UK?
The best time to plant hellebores is in autumn or early spring. This lets them get established before the winter frosts or the heat of summer, although they can be planted at any time of year as long as they ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged.
Where should I plant hellebores in my garden?
Hellebores grow best in a partially shaded location in the garden - under trees is their natural environment. Make sure they have a well draining soil with plenty of compost or manure mixed in if your garden soil is a bit depleted or dry. Their preferred soil pH is slightly alkaline but they’ll be happy in anything but the most acidic soils.
How often should I water hellebores?
Hellebores need regular watering throughout the growing season so that the soil stays consistently moist. Be careful not to overwater though, as they don’t like waterlogged conditions.
Do hellebores need fertiliser?
Hellebores will do just fine without feeding, but it will give them a boost if you apply a general purpose fertiliser annually in early spring, when fresh growth starts to emerge. Don’t do this in winter or too early in spring though, as the new growth may be damaged by frost.
How do I care for hellebores after they finish flowering?
Once your hellebores have finished flowering, you can trim back the flower stems, which will encourage them to put their energy into new growth rather than producing seeds. Give them a mulch at the same time, to suppress weeds and keep moisture in the ground.
Can I divide hellebores?
Yes, you can make new hellebores and give your existing plant more space by dividing them in early spring or autumn. Just dig up the clump and divide it into smaller pieces, making sure that each section has healthy roots and shoots attached. Replant the new clumps and water them well until they’re established.
When do hellebores bloom in the UK?
Depending on which variety you choose, you can expect your hellebores to bloom between winter and early spring.
