Helleborus `Pirouette

A fab new hellebore, which is noted for its ability to produce an abundance of flowers over a prolonged period from mid-winter to mid-spring. The flowers can be in variable shades of pink. Once established, it is tolerant of dry shade, so it is an ideal woodlander, and is perfect for underplanting deciduous trees and shrubs, where it will provide low-growing, early interest before the overhead canopy of leaves emerge. Plant it with ferns, hostas and early flowering bulbs to complete the effect.

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: neutral to alkaline, freely draining soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: December to April
• Hardiness: fully hardy