Helleborus (Rodney Davey Marbled Group) Anna's Red ('Abcrd02'PBR) (Frostkiss Series)
hellebore [Anna's Red]
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to around 60cm. The leathery, evergreen leaves have fine cream marbling, flushed pink in spring. The outward-facing, single flowers are rich red-purple with cream stamens, produced from late winter to mid-spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Red Purple Cream | Cream Green Pink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Cream Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Cream Green | ||
| Winter | Purple | Red Purple Cream | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Helleborus can be rhizomatous, herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming a clump of pedate basal leaves, or evergreen with erect, leafy stems. Large, bowl-shaped flowers are borne in loose clusters in late winter or spring
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist but well-drained, fertile and humus-rich. Partial shade is ideal. Provide shelter from strong, cold winds. Mulch annually in autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear
Pests
May be susceptible to hellebore aphid, hellebore leaf miner and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to hellebore leaf spot and hellebore black death
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