'Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®
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'Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii
Hellebore Gold Collection®
- Large, bright plum coloured blooms from January right through to April
- Helleborus x lemperii owe their beauty to the fact that they are crosses between the Lenten roses (Helleborus x hybridus) and Christmas roses (Helleborus niger). They are a real breakthrough in breeding Hellebores, with big, upright flowers on strong stems with a very long flowering period
- Ideal for balconies and terraces in pots, as part of a woodland border or for underplanting deciduous trees and shrubs
- Plant in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
- A long lived perennial which is fully hardy and easy to care for
- The Helleborus Gold Collection® brings together the best performing varieties of Christmas, Snow and Lenten roses. In the right location, they will thrive for decades with their fascinating winter flowers and evergreen foliage
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Helleborus 'Leona' is excellent for 30 cm pots, providing beautiful winter flowers in cool temperatures around 5°C.
How big does it get?
Leona Helleborus typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The items in the Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii generally favour partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Helleborus x lemperii 'Leona' holds an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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