Helleborus Winter Passion 2ltr

Helleborus ‘Winter Passion’ is a winter garden essential, bringing fresh, crisp white flowers (often softly flushed with green or cream) when colour is at a premium. Flowering through midwinter into early spring, it brightens shaded borders, underplanting beneath deciduous trees, and containers by the door where you can enjoy the blooms up close. As the flowers mature, they can develop a gentle pink blush, adding extra depth and interest as the display evolves.

It forms a tidy, clump-forming plant with evergreen foliage for year-round structure, and it’s a wonderfully low-maintenance perennial once established—reliable, hardy, and a real lift for the garden in the quietest months.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in early autumn or spring when the ground is workable. Avoid planting into frozen or waterlogged soil.

Where to Plant:
Choose a partially shaded spot — perfect under deciduous trees or at the edge of a woodland border. Hellebores thrive in humus-rich, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist, and benefit from a sheltered position.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Place the crown (where roots meet stems) at or slightly above soil level. Do not bury too deeply.
• Spacing: Space plants around 40–45 cm (16–18 inches) apart for mature growth and airflow.
• Soil Prep: Improve the planting area with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to enrich the soil and help retain moisture.

Watering:
Water well after planting. Keep the soil moist but not soggy while the plant establishes, especially in dry spells and when growing in containers.

Aftercare Tips:

• Apply an annual mulch in autumn with leaf mould or compost to feed the soil and conserve moisture.
• Remove tired, older leaves in late winter to show off the flowers and help reduce the risk of fungal issues.
• Hellebores establish steadily — once settled, clumps get better year after year.

Top Tip:
Plant Helleborus ‘Winter Passion’ near paths, doorways or seating so you can enjoy the flowers in the heart of winter. It’s also brilliant for brightening shady corners when little else is in bloom.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:

December/February

Height:

16” (40cm)

Hardy