Helleborus 'Double Black' ~

Helleborus 'Double Black' ~

 - comm. Lenten Rose

Sumptuous deep purple-black flowers with prominent white stamen. Flowers hang over a foliage which starts dark and turns more glossy green with age.

Price: £67.98 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

66 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

February - April

Height x Spread:

35 x 25 cm

Available to Order:

April - June

Recommend Sales:

January - July

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Lenten Rose

Narrative Description:

Sumptuous deep purple-black flowers with prominent white stamen. Flowers hang over a foliage which starts dark and turns more glossy green with age.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Excellent for use in early spring containers, but equally happy in the bed or shady border.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

35 x 25 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Spring

Flower Colour:

black

purple

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

February - April

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

CAUTION: Can be harmful if eaten.

Cultural Information

Family:

RANUNCULACEAE

Genus:

Helleborus

Species:

orientalis hybrid

Cultivar:

Double Black

Alternative Names:

comm. Lenten Rose

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

April - June

Recommended Sales Window:

January - July

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:19/25
Qty:5

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£6.93)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Phytopthera

Pythium

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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