Hellebore

Anemone Centre

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose. This range of Hellebores has a tight petaloid forming around the centre of each flower, which fall off once the flower is pollinated - the flower is then single. Very pretty and free flowering winter-spring. Plant in humus rich soil for best results. Perennial. Clifton Homestead N.Z.'s premier grower of Hellebores tells us that these hybrids will tolerate some sun but probably best to still give them some shade in the afternoon. The colour range is mainly from white through to pink. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Annas Red

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose This hellebore is just stunning, with masses of deep burgundy red flowers on red stems from winter through to mid spring. This is the first red hellebore with dark green marbled leaves. Forms a compact clump. Plant in full to part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Apricot

aka Winter Rose or Lenten Rose Winter Rose single. A special form from the Clifton Homestead collection with stems of soft apricot, outward facing blooms that sometimes have a red blush on the reverse. Dark green, divided leathery leaves that form a clump. Plant in semi-shade in nice humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial. Flower colour: Apricot. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Betty Ranicar

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose double. A deliciously double and definitely delightful Hellebore or Winter Rose. The large ruffled flowers are pure white and look striking against the dark green glossy foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Perennial. Flower colour: White. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Camelot

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose single. Stunning new Hellebore. Compact, single cream flowers lovely large yellow centres with deep glossy green foliage. Gorgeous mass planted to brighten even the dullest space. Perennial Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Conny

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Spring Promise Conny is a clump forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with leathery, deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Upright stems bearing bowl shaped, white flowers heavily spotted with maroon will colour your winter and early spring garden. Perennial. Flower colour: White / Red. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green.

Dark

Cultivar of Helleborus orientalis grown as an ornamental garden plant.

Dark Hybrid

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose single. From the 'Clifton Homestead' breeding programme we offer these exciting and dramatic dark hybrids. Includes shades of slate grey, blue-black and deep burgundy. Some may also be spotted. No matter the colour they will be beautiful in the winter garden. Plant in semi-shade. Perennial. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Double Hybrids

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose double. These delightful doubles are from Clifton Homestead - a Hellebore specialist from the deep South. The exquisite blooms are round and facing outwards on sturdy stems. Available in white and various shades of pink. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial. Hellebore foliage is mostly evergreen but the old leaves start to look a bit tatty after awhile. It is usual to cut them off just as the flower buds start to appear. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Double Red

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose double. Frilly outside dark red petals with yellow eye and steman. These delightful doubles will light up a shady spot under deciduous trees. Get the full effect by planting in mass. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial. Flower colour: Red / Yellow. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Double White

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose double. Frilly outside white petals with a green eye. These delightful doubles will light up a shady spot under deciduous trees. Get the full effect by planting in mass. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial. Flower colour: White. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Early Red

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose An earlier variety flowering tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous rose red, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. Use as a specimen or bulk plant as a wave in the shade under trees in a woodlands to add colour. Evergreen Flower colour: Red. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Early Rose

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Flowering tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous rose pink, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. Use as a specimen or bulk plant as a wave in the shade under trees in a woodlands to add colour. Evergreen This hellebore, similar to Ice n Roses Rose but will flower 1 month earlier. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Elemental

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Flowering in winter to early spring, Elemental brings a touch of pink to the garden in the cold months. This beautiful variety has shades of dusty pink and cream in the large pendulous blooms. Helleborus thrive in partial shades for example under large trees Flower colour: Pink / Purple. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Emma

Winter Rose. This variety has white to pale yellow saucer shaped flowers over several months in winter to early spring. The plant forms a bushy compact clump topped by outwards-facing flowers. Dark green divided leathery leaves. Plant in well drained soil with good amount of organic matter. Perennial Flower colour: White / Cream. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green.

Foetidus Wester Flisk

aka Stinking Hellebore The handsome divided dark grey- green leaves combine well with the pale green cup shaped blooms which appear from winter through to early spring. The flower stalks and leaf stems are tinged with red. Quite an easy Hellebore to grow but will perform best in a semi shaded position. Perennial. Flower colour: Green. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Hannahs Blush

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Attractive marbled foliage and flowers are a soft pink with yellow stamens. Flowers fade to tones of mauve. Prefers semi shade and a moist, humus rich soil that drains well . Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Ice Breaker Pico

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Winter Rose single. A selected form of 'Winter Rose' with clean white blooms that nestle just above the dark green foliage on a small compact bushy plant. Flowers from late winter to spring. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich well drained soil for best results. Perennial. Flower colour: White / Cream. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Ice N Roses Merlot

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose Of the latest Ice N Roses collection Ice N Roses Merlot will flower tirelessly through winter and well into spring with dark burgundy outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. These will look great providing gorgeous winter colour in your garden or patio containers. Evergreen Flower colour: Red. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Ice N Roses Picotee

aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose From the Ice N Roses collection Ice N Roses Rose hellebore will flower tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous white flowers, rimmed with dark pink edges outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. These will look great providing gorgeous winter colour in your garden or patio containers. Evergreen Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Perennial Medium. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.