One of the new, very pretty, hybrid hellebores, Helleborus x hybridus Pretty Anna spotted is a vigorous evergreen perennial with a neat habit, a wonderful addition to the winter border or under deciduous trees. The dark-green leaves are deeply divided into three, forming a neat clump. Lenten rose Pretty Anna Spotted has long-lasting single flowers of a beautiful rich pink, with a cluster of creamy stamens at the centre; these appear above the foliage in winter and early spring. As flower-buds begin to form, cut away last year’s leaves to allow new growth to appear and to prevent fungal disease; mulching with leaf-mould is also beneficial.
Site: Sheltered Soil: Any well-drained but moist, humus-rich soil, neutral to alkaline preferred Position: Partial shade Season of interest: All year, late winter and early spring in particular Hardiness: Fully hardy Height: 18”/45cm Spread: 18”/45cm
