HELLEBORUS ericsmithii VIV Valeria / 2 Litre
HELLEBORUS ericsmithii VIV Valeria / 2 Litre
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Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Valeria'
Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Valeria'
2L nursery pot
Plant Highlights: Creamy-white flowers ageing to soft pink • Attractive marbled evergreen foliage • Exceptionally long flowering season • Ideal for shade and containers • Valuable winter nectar source
Overview
Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Valeria' is a refined evergreen hellebore from the premium ViV® Collection, selected for its exceptionally long flowering season and elegant colour-changing blooms. Dusky pink buds open into creamy-white flowers with soft green tones and pale yellow centres before gradually developing pastel pink and deeper rose shades as they mature, creating an ever-changing display throughout the flowering period.
Its glossy evergreen foliage is beautifully marbled with silver veining, providing year-round structure even when the plant is not in flower. Compact and long-lived, 'Valeria' is equally at home in woodland gardens, shaded borders and decorative patio containers, where it provides valuable colour from late autumn through early spring and an important source of pollen for early bees.
Why We Love It
- Elegant flowers change from creamy white to soft and deeper pink tones.
- Beautiful marbled evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
- Exceptionally long flowering season through winter and early spring.
- Excellent for woodland planting and decorative containers.
- Flowers provide an early source of pollen for bees.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Valeria' |
| Common Name | ViV® Hellebore |
| Plant Type | Evergreen herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Glossy dark green evergreen leaves with attractive silver marbling |
| Flowers | Dusky pink buds opening to creamy-white flowers with green and pale yellow centres, ageing through pastel to deeper pink |
| Flowering Period | Late autumn to early spring |
| Growth Habit | Compact, upright, clump-forming |
| Position | Partial shade or dappled shade; tolerates full sun where soil remains consistently moist |
| Soil | Fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 30–45cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 30–45cm |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy throughout Ireland |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade or dappled shade where the foliage is protected from strong afternoon sun. It performs particularly well beneath deciduous trees and shrubs or in sheltered woodland-style planting.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, especially during spring and summer or when grown in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid prolonged winter waterlogging.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Remove older or damaged leaves in late winter before flowering to improve the display and encourage healthy new growth. Apply an annual mulch of compost or leaf mould around the crown to conserve moisture and improve soil structure.
Routine Care
Feed with a balanced fertiliser after flowering in spring. Established plants perform best when left undisturbed and will gradually develop into larger, more floriferous clumps.
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens.
- Shaded mixed borders.
- Underplanting deciduous trees.
- Courtyard and patio containers.
- Winter and early spring garden displays.
Good to Know
'Valeria' is part of the ViV® Collection, a premium breeding programme developed over many years to produce exceptionally floriferous hellebores with an extended flowering season. The blooms naturally change colour as they mature, remaining decorative for many weeks before fading.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Valeria'
- Cultivar: 'Valeria'
- Supplied in a 2L nursery pot.
- Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
- Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.