HELLEBORUS ericsmithii VIV Viviana / 2 Litre
HELLEBORUS ericsmithii VIV Viviana / 2 Litre
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Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Viviana'
Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Viviana'
2L nursery pot
Plant Highlights: Elegant creamy-white flowers with pink ageing tones • Glossy evergreen foliage • Flowers through winter and early spring • Excellent for shade and containers • Long-lasting seasonal interest
Overview
Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Viviana' is an elegant evergreen hellebore from the premium ViV® collection, selected for its abundant flowering, vigorous growth and refined garden performance. Large outward-facing flowers open creamy white with soft green centres before gradually developing delicate pink flushes as they mature, bringing welcome colour to the garden from winter into early spring.
Its handsome evergreen foliage forms a neat, long-lived clump that provides year-round structure, making 'Viviana' an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders and decorative patio containers. Flowering when few other perennials are in bloom, it also provides an early source of pollen for bees during mild winter weather.
Why We Love It
- Elegant winter flowers mature from creamy white to soft pink.
- Evergreen foliage provides attractive structure throughout the year.
- Long flowering season brightens shaded gardens.
- Excellent for woodland planting and patio containers.
- Easy to grow and reliable in Irish gardens.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Viviana' |
| Common Name | ViV® Hellebore |
| Plant Type | Evergreen herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Glossy, leathery evergreen leaves |
| Flowers | Creamy white flowers with green centres, ageing to soft pink tones |
| Flowering Period | January to March |
| 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 35–45cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 35–45cm |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy throughout Ireland (approximately RHS H6) |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade or dappled shade, where it is protected from hot 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 the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, especially in spring and summer or when grown in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid prolonged winter waterlogging, as hellebores perform best in consistently moist but freely draining conditions.
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 hellebores prefer not to be disturbed and will gradually develop into larger, more floriferous clumps over time.
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens.
- Shaded borders.
- Underplanting deciduous trees.
- Courtyard and patio containers.
- Winter and early spring garden displays.
Good to Know
'Viviana' is part of the ViV® Collection, a premium breeding programme developed to produce compact, floriferous hellebores with a long flowering season and excellent garden performance. The flower colour naturally evolves as the blooms mature, extending their ornamental appeal over many weeks.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Helleborus × ericsmithii ViV® 'Viviana'
- Cultivar: 'Viviana'
- 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.