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.
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Helleborus
'Pretty Ellen Red'
hybrid Lenten rose
Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' brings a bold splash of colour to the late winter and early spring garden, with its striking deep reddish-purple blooms that seem to glow against the evergreen foliage. Each flower is a jewel of rich tones, creating a dramatic contrast that draws the eye and brightens even the shadiest corners. Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' forms a tidy clump of glossy, dark green leaves, providing structure and year-round interest. Its long-lasting flowers are perfect for adding depth to borders, containers, or tucked-in garden corners, making Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' a reliable and show-stopping feature when the garden is otherwise slow to awaken.
Beyond its vivid colour, Helleborus × hybridus 'Pretty Ellen Red' works beautifully in combination with spring bulbs or soft foliage plants, creating a layered display of texture and tone. The compact growth habit of Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' ensures it fits comfortably in smaller urban gardens as well as expansive landscapes, offering both structure and seasonal drama. Planting Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' in well-drained soil will ensure it flourishes year after year, delivering consistently vibrant blooms. With its rich, reddish-purple petals and evergreen backdrop, Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' is a sophisticated, eye-catching choice that adds elegance, colour, and a touch of intrigue to any garden setting.
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
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 Red'
- Flower colour
- Deep red, purple
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- 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
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand
Chalk - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Mildly skin-irritant - Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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Allium azureum
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