Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
Helleborus 'Double Ellen Picotee' is a hybrid Lenten rose that brings a touch of elegance with a bit of drama. Its fully double, spotted, creamy white flowers are adorned with deep purple-pink margins, making each bloom look as if it’s been carefully painted by nature itself. These spotted beauties emerge in late winter to early spring, offering a bright burst of colour just when your garden needs it most. With its delicate flowers and contrasting foliage, Helleborus 'Double Ellen Picotee' provides both texture and style, making it a standout in any shady corner.
What makes Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen Picotee' especially appealing is how well it thrives in shaded, well-drained spots. Its low-maintenance nature means it’s perfect for those hard-to-plant areas where other flowers might struggle. Once settled, this hybrid Lenten rose reliably produces stunning blooms year after year, effortlessly adding a sophisticated touch to your garden. Whether planted in a woodland setting, under taller shrubs, or as part of a mixed border, Helleborus 'Double Ellen Picotee' brings lasting beauty and a hint of drama. If you’re looking for a perennial that pairs elegance with bold colour, this hellebore is sure to become a favourite in your garden.
Our Helleborus 'Double Ellen Picotee' plants are supplied as a 9cm pot with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen Picotee'
- Flower colour
- Cream, white, pink, purple
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand
Chalk - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Mildly skin-irritant - Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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