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Helleborus artic White / 3L
Helleborus Artic White
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Crisp, pure white blooms from January to April
- Evergreen green foliage providing year-round structure
- Clumping, bushy perennial habit ideal for shady spots
- Valued winter and early spring interest
- Easy care and suitable for containers
Overview
Helleborus 'Artic White' is a charming evergreen perennial prized for bringing life and luminous colour to shady spots during the colder months. From January through to April, it produces elegant white flowers held above deep green, leathery foliage. With its clumping and bushy habit, this hardy perennial forms a neat display that works wonderfully in borders, woodland gardens, or patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Brings vibrant white colour to the garden when little else is in flower.
- Evergreen green foliage provides interest throughout the year.
- Thrives in shaded areas where many other plants struggle.
- Easy to care for with a reliable hardy nature in Irish conditions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Helleborus Artic White |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hellebore |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | January to April |
| Growth Habit | Clumping and bushy |
| Mature Height | 30–45 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–45 cm |
| Hardiness | H5 (down to -15°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade, full shade, or sun-part-shade positions with an east-facing, west-facing, or north-facing aspect in a sheltered location. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loam, clay, chalk, or any fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained or moisture-retentive soil conditions. |
| Watering | Maintains a moderate water need. Keep the soil moist or average. |
| Pruning and Maintenance | Prune in January and February to remove old or damaged foliage as flower buds emerge. |
| Winter Care | Apply a mulch layer for winter protection. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front-of-border planting
- Shade gardens and woodland schemes
- Cottage gardens
- Containers and patio pots
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Provides extended winter interest from November through to April.
- Supports pollinators during its flowering months.
- Plant parts are toxic if ingested and act as a skin irritant; toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Product Information
| Product Title | Helleborus artic White / 3L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helleborus Artic White |
| Supplied Format | 3ltr potted plant |
| Category | Outdoor Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
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