Hellebores - Rachel de Thame Watch Rachel's visit to Roger Harvey of Harveys Garden Plants in Suffolk where they discuss hellebores. Roger has propagated a new strain of hybrids called 'Bradfield'. Two of particular interest are the 'Picotee' and 'Bradfield Star'. Roger Harvey also offers advice on cultivation and keeping plants healthy. Further open days will be held on 31 August-1 September 2001.
Hellebores are woodland plants so they are happiest in dappled shade and rich moist soil.
Go to our plant profile on Hellebores for a look at this plant in depth. Atmospherics CD no. Atmospherics CD no. Due to extensive winter rainfall it is essential to replenish the nutrients washed out of the soil. Alan demonstrates feeding the soil with an organic fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted manure.