Helleborus × ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam' (PBR)

hellebore

Eventual height & spread

Helleborus × ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam' (PBR)

hellebore

  • 2 litre pot
  • £16.09 £22.99
  • available to order from late spring
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  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: Partial shade
  • Soil: Neutral to alkaline, freely draining soil
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Flowering period: December to April
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy


'Moonbeam' is a hellebore noted for its ability to produce an abundance of variable white/cream flowers over a prolonged period from mid-winter to mid-spring. Once established, it is tolerant of dry shade, so it is an ideal woodlander, and is perfect for underplanting deciduous trees and shrubs, where it will provide low-growing, early interest before the overhead canopy of leaves emerge. Plant it with ferns, hostas and early flowering bulbs to complete the effect.


  • Garden care:
    Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.
    • Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant