Botanical name – Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin'

Common name –  Hellebore 'Merlin'

Description – An evergreen, clumping perennial with attractive, glossy green leaves. During Winter and early Spring, ‘Merlin’ produce beautiful saucer shaped flowers in shades of magenta to deep purple.

Helleborus are a perfect plant for cottage or formal gardens and look great with traditional favourites like Camellia and Daphne. They’re excellent for shady areas of the garden and look fantastic mass planted under trees, like Betula ‘Moss White’.

Flower Colour – Purple

Flower Period – Winter and early spring

Location – Elegance and style for shady nooks, Plant under established tree canopies, Containers or garden beds

Care – Plant in any soil that is well-draining. Tidy after flowering by removing old flower heads. If growing in containers or full sun, care should be taken not to allow to dry out completely. For best results, feed in late autumn and spring with a slow-release fertiliser before and after flowering. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/skin irritant

Mature height – 0.4m H x 0.45m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
175mm – 30cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key 
Some quick facts about this plant:

	Part Shade
	Low Light Tolerant
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	45cm Wide
	40cm High