Keep your Garden in Bloom this Christmas with Helleborus
As winter sets in and the morning frosts become commonplace, many green-fingered individuals may feel a touch of sadness as they say goodbye to their flowers and shrubbery until next spring. Although many plants simply cannot continue to thrive in cold and icy conditions, helleborus plants are quite different and could alleviate your winter blues. If you have heard of this winter flowering plant but are a little confused as to where to start, the professional garden designers Bedford here at Eden Landscapes are on hand with a fantastic array of helpful advice and information.
Helleborus plants are actually a member of the buttercup family and are popular due to the fact that they prefer cooler climates. When the delicate planting scheme of the summer has ended, you can rest assured this robust alternative will continue to add vibrancy to your garden no matter whether it is large, small, contemporary or traditional.
So many other flowering plants can be notoriously difficult to bring into full fruition, yet the helleborus blooms incredibly well in tough surroundings, with as many as 15-20 flowers visible at one time. This means you needn’t worry about spending hours in the garden tending to your winter additions in freezing temperatures to see impressive results.
When kept in cool greenhouses, you could see the plant begin to flower by late November, although if you choose to leave the plant outside you can expect to see colourful bursts towards the end of January which could provide the perfect Valentines gift for a loved one due to the beautiful pinks and reds they mature to when left in cool temperatures.
If you are seeking inspiration for a winter garden that provides just as much pleasure as your summer planting scheme, we at Eden Landscapes strongly recommend helleborus plants to breathe life and colour into an outside space during the colder months. With many species available, do not hesitate to get in touch with our expert team of garden designers Bedford today to discover all we have to offer.
