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Discount helleborus Niger 'Christmas Carol Early' Xl / 14Cm
Helleborus niger 'Christmas Carol Early'
Confirmed format: 1.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Pristine white blooms during the darkest winter months
- Semi-evergreen green foliage provides year-round interest
- Compact and dwarf clumping habit
- Long flowering season from late autumn through to early spring
- Well suited for containers, borders and woodland gardens
Overview
Helleborus niger 'Christmas Carol Early' is a charming dwarf herbaceous perennial valued for its ability to bring cheer to the garden when little else is in bloom. Producing an abundance of crisp white flowers from November right through to March, this compact hellebore sits neatly atop deep green semi-evergreen foliage. Its tidy, upright and clumping habit makes it a wonderful addition to shaded borders, woodland schemes and winter patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Delivers cheerful white blooms right through the winter months
- Compact dwarf size fits effortlessly into small gardens and pots
- Easy to care for with minimal routine maintenance required
- Brings valuable winter interest to north, east or west-facing spaces
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Helleborus niger 'Christmas Carol Early' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hellebore |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen green foliage |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | November, December, January, February, March |
| Growth Habit | Clumping and upright, compact |
| Position | Partial shade or shade |
| Soil | Loam, clay or chalk with neutral to alkaline pH |
| Drainage | Well-drained or moisture-retentive |
| Mature Height | 20–30 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–45 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (hardy to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade or shade in a sheltered spot. Suited to north, east or west-facing aspects. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Grow in loam, clay or chalk soils with a neutral to alkaline pH that provide well-drained or moisture-retentive conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate water needs, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging. |
| Pruning & Care | Prune during January or February if needed, and deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front of borders
- Shade gardens and woodland schemes
- Patios and outdoor containers
- Cottage gardens and courtyards
- Small gardens and balconies
Good to Know
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and sap can be a skin irritant.
- Toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
- Brings exceptional winter interest when the rest of the garden is resting.
Product Information
| Product Title | Discount helleborus Niger 'Christmas Carol Early' Xl / 14Cm |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helleborus niger 'Christmas Carol Early' |
| Confirmed Format | 14cm pot |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
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