Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red'
"Hybrid Lenten rose"
Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 26 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
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.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen Red'
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Flower colour
Deep red, purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand
Chalk -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Mildly skin-irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Helleborus 'Pretty Ellen Red' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Hybrid Lenten rose" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
















































































































































































































































