Helleborus Winter Bells
Helleborus x sahinii variety.
A wonderfully floriferous variety, delicate green flowers with delightful pink blushes bloom from early winter, attracting bees to your garden.
Month Available: February
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Green
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Partial or full shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Winter
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Winter and early spring flowering.
Height / Spread: 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in)
The flowers are such an attraction on Hellebores, as they come into bud, remove the larger dead, damaged leaves or those that are hiding the flowers, to ensure you can appreciate the flowers to the full.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Generally free.
Plant Care: Simply remove dead leaves or stems near the base in spring.
Care and Time: Medium - spring
Warning: Toxic if eaten. Skin and eye irritant.
Benefits: Winter colour for the garden, evergreen foliage, easy to care for, exquisite flowers.
History: A hybrid between Helleborus niger and Helleborus foetidus, meaning it flowers from early winter to spring.