Hellebores: the Winter Rose

Hellebores (Helleborus spp.), aka Winter Roses, are enchanting in a shaded winter garden. They're perennial plants often grown under tree canopies, in pots or in sheltered courtyards where they receive filtered light. The flowers are a delight during the cooler months of the year; they produce a prolific display of large, bell shaped flowers right throughout winter, into early spring.

Despite the Winter Rose name, hellebores aren't related to the rose family at all. In fact, they're members of Ranunculaceae, the buttercup family.

Hellebores were associated in Mediaeval folklore with witches; it's easy to see why when you see their deep, dark gothic blooms popping out of the shadows - they're a bewitching display! Available in a moody range of colours from creamy white through to delicate pastel pinks into deep vibrant magentas, there's certain to be one that'll put a spell on you.

Growing Tips:

Trim off spent flower stems to keep plants looking tidy and promote further flowers.
Feed hellebores every six to eight weeks during periods of new foliage growth and flowering with Yates Thrive Natural Roses & Flowers Granular Plant Food to promote both healthy foliage growth and lots of beautiful flowers.
Regular applications of Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food will nurture and improve the soil, plus encourage beneficial soil microorganisms and earthworms.