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Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March. Hardiness: fully hardy. Bowl-shaped, pendent, pale green, flowers hang above leathery, prickly-edged, sea-green leaves from January to March. This popular, evergreen, Corsican hellebore makes an architectural statement in the middle of a mixed or shrub border. One of our recommended plants, the handsome foliage is a long-lasting source of interest after the flowers have passed. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn.

Corsican Hellebore £9.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March. Hardiness: fully hardy. Bowl-shaped, nodding, pale green flowers hang above leathery, prickly-edged, silver leaves from January to March. This Corsican hellebore is mainly grown for its remarkable leaf colour, which catches the winter sun and is perfect for lighting up a woodland garden. It is best grown in partial shade, as sun will scorch the leaves. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould, manure or compost to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3 in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn.

Harvington Hellebore £10.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April. Hardiness: fully hardy. An unusual variety of hellebore, with gorgeous, nodding or outward-facing, saucer-shaped red, double flowers with curved petals from late winter to early spring. The handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. This lenten rose is grown from seed, so colour variations may occur. It looks best planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border, or under shrubs among spring-flowering bulbs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil sprits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves down to the ground in January or February. This will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Harvington Hellebore £10.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: any moist, neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April. Hardiness: fully hardy. Showy, nodding or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, pink double flowers appear from late winter to early spring. The handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. This lenten rose is grown from seed, so colour variations may occur, and some are speckled inside. It looks best planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border, or under shrubs among spring-flowering bulbs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits crossing the threshold. Garden care: A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves to the ground in January or February. This will show off the emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as hellebore leaf spot. When planting, add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Harvington Hellebore £9.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Nodding or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, flowers open in February in varying shades from deep pink to clear red. The flowers last for up to 3 months and the handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. One of the earliest flowering plants, lenten roses have most impact planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border where they can be seen through. windows in winter. Or try them as ground cover beneath deciduous shrubs or among spring-flowering bulbs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves to the ground in January or February. This will show off the emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as hellebore leaf spot. When planting, add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Harvington Hellebore £9.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white. Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Goes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium

Harvington Hellebore £9.95

Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, pink flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: pink. Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring

Harvington Hellebore £9.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Nodding or outward-facing, double, deep purple-black flowers open in February and last for up to three months. The handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. This is a new variety of lenten rose and the unusual, purple-black flowers have a dark blue sheen and creamy-yellow centres. They look stunning contrasted with snowdrops. To appreciate their colour, they are best planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border, ideally where they can be seen through. windows in winter, or as a ground cover plant for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves to the ground in January or February. This will show off the emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as hellebore leaf spot. When planting, add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Harvington Hellebore £9.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white with red speckles. Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white with red speckles flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves down to the ground in January or February. This will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Harvington Hellebore Double £10.95

Position: partial shade. Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Nodding or outward facing, double, deep purple-black flowers open in February and last for up to three months. The handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. This is a new variety of lenten rose and the flower colour is extremely unusual. The deep purple-black double flowers have creamy-yellow centres and look stunning contrasted with snowdrops. To appreciate their colour, they are best planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border or as ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: A top tip from the Crocus crew is to cut back the old leaves to the ground in January or February. This will show off the emerging flowers to best effect and it also helps to get rid of foliar diseases such as hellebore leaf spot. When planting, add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Hellebore Six Pack £11.99

Hellebores herald the start of the new year with their gently nodding flowers that open as early as January. The large saucer-shaped flowers and attractive foliage makes them ideal for the front of an early spring border. This fabulous collection contains 1 xH. xsternii, 1 x H. argutifolius, 2 x H. niger and 2 x H. orientalis. Helleborus x sternii: Easy-to-grow with clusters of showy green flowers tinged pink and purple (Feb-Mar), 35cm tall. Helleborus argutifolius: Stunning evergreen foliage and subtle green flowers that appear in late winter and last well in to early summer (Feb-Jun), 40cm tall. Helleborus niger: The Christmas rose, which produces gently nodding white flowers (Jan-Apr), 30cm tall. Helleborus orientalis: One of the most popular hellebores with its captivating range of flower colours from white through. to slate black (Feb-Apr), 45cm tallGrow hellebores in a partially shady spot that's nice and sheltered as strong, icy winds can damage their blooms. Remember to dig in plenty of organic matter in to the soil when you plant and mulch every spring.

Hollyhock £5.95

Position: full sunSoil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing in height and spread. Flowering period: July-September. Hardiness: fully hardy. This tall hollyhock is a hybrid of Alcea rosea and Althaea officinalis. Far from presenting the slender vertical silhouette of traditional hollyhocks, Alcea Parkallee spreads generously in all directions branching from the base to form an open vase shape. Stems are evenly studded with open cupped flowers in light apricot, which fades to a buttermilk cream. Each flower supports a central double frill and pronounced bronze stamens, from July to September. This plant provides voluminous display, requiring a generous 125cm square space in the border to avoid swamping its neighbours Garden care: Water well during dry spells. To prevent 'rust' from taking hold, either spray with Bordeaux Mixture (organic) or Murphy Tumbleblite (non-organic) every 10-14 days. In autumn, give the plants a good trim back to 15cm (6in) from the ground

Honey Bush £9.95

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to July. Hardiness: half hardy. As they unfurl in early spring, the spectacular, grey-green leaves up to 50cm (20in) long, reveal serrated edges that look as though. they have been cut with pinking shears. This dramatic architectural shrub makes a stunning specimen for a sunny, perennial border or exotic-style garden in warmer areas of the country. In hot summers, it sends up curious tubular, reddish-brown flowers, but it is the wonderful foliage that stops you in your tracks. To stop it getting leggy, it is best cut back in early spring and the plant will make up to 1.5m growth in one season. To minimise the risk of frost-damage it's important to provide a dry, winter mulch. Garden care: Water frequently until established and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant in spring. Although. it is is shrub, this plant is best treated as a perennial and cut down to within two or three buds from the base of in early spring. It will shoot back from the base. Protect with a dry winter mulch of straw or bracken especially in cold winters. Goes well with: Fargesia nitida, Musa bajoo, Nicotiana sylvestris, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Trachycarpus fortunei, Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'

Horned Violet £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to August Flower colour: pure white. Hardiness: fully hardy. Masses of subtly scented, pure white flowers from May to August and toothed, oval, fresh green leaves. This horned white violet is ideal for the front of a moist, well-drained border in sun or partial shade. Spreading in habit, the evergreen foliage should be cut back after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape. Garden care: To minimise the risk of fungal diseases always use new, sterilised compost for container plants. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Hyssop £5.45

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, fertile soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October. Hardiness: hardy (borderline) Hyssops are great for adding height to a border, with whorls of long-lasting, tiny flowers arranged like a bottlebrush and pointed, aromatic fresh green leaves that are attractive to butterflies. They are short-lived though. , and may need replacing every few years, especially after a cold or wet winter. 'Black Adder' has smoky, violet flowers on long spires from July to October. Try it as part of a Mediterranean scheme or in a sunny, well-drained border among ornamental grasses. Garden care: Don't cut back the faded flower-stems until early spring, as they provide interest in the winter months. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.

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