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Helleborus HGC® SR Merlin®

Name: Helleborus HGC® SR Merlin®
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HE1985.1
Price: 28.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 50cm x 50cm

Foliage Variegated leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Bowl-shaped cream flowers flush to pale pink in spring

Position Part shade to full shade

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Helleborus HGC® SR Merlin® is a hardy evergreen perennial that exhibits a bushy, clump-forming habit, reaching an approximate mature height of 50cm. Its leathery dark green foliage showcases a striking marbled pattern, providing a beautiful contrast to the clusters of outward-facing, bowl-shaped cream flowers that bloom in spring. These flowers gradually flush pale pink and deepen in colour as they mature. This hellebore is an excellent addition to the garden, bringing vibrant colour and seasonal interest to shaded areas. It thrives in full shade to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil types.

AKA: hellebore [HGC Merlin], Helleborus × ballardiae 'Coseh 810'PBR, Helleborus 'HGC Merlin'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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