Helleborus Merlin 170mm

Helleborus × ballardiae 'Merlin' 170mm Pot

Add rich winter colour to shaded gardens with Helleborus 'Merlin', an elegant evergreen perennial producing large, outward-facing blooms that mature through beautiful shades of soft pink, rich rose and dusky mauve.

Helleborus 'Merlin' is a premium winter-flowering variety prized for its long-lasting blooms and refined colour transitions. The large flowers open in delicate soft pink before deepening to rich rose tones with hints of dusky mauve as they mature. Each bloom is highlighted by prominent golden stamens and held above handsome leathery dark green foliage with a subtle silver sheen, creating an eye-catching display throughout the cooler months.

Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders and decorative containers, 'Merlin' provides months of colour when few other plants are flowering, making it a valuable addition to cottage, formal and contemporary gardens alike.

Botanical Name: HelleborusÂ × ballardiae 'Merlin'
Common Name: Merlin Hellebore
Pot Size: 170mm
Flower Colour: Soft Pink Aging to Rich Rose and Dusky Mauve
Foliage Colour: Deep Green with Silver Sheen
Position: Part Shade to Full Shade
Height: Approx. 40cm
Width: Approx. 45cm
Flowering Season: Winter to Spring
Growth Habit: Evergreen Clump Forming Perennial
Evergreen: Yes

Features

Large outward-facing flowers
Soft pink blooms ageing to rich rose and dusky mauve
Golden stamens provide striking contrast
Long flowering season from winter to spring
Evergreen leathery foliage with a silver sheen
Excellent winter garden colour
Frost tolerant
Low maintenance once established

Ideal Uses

Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Formal gardens
Mass planting beneath trees
Shaded garden beds
Courtyard gardens
Containers and decorative pots
Underplanting with Camellias, Daphne and Betula 'Moss White'

Plant Care

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter in a part shade to full shade position, protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. Water regularly, particularly during dry periods, as plants will not tolerate prolonged drought or waterlogged soils. Remove damaged or spent leaves during autumn and cut back old flower stems and ageing foliage in late spring to encourage fresh growth. Apply compost and mulch annually in autumn, and feed container-grown plants regularly with a potassium-rich fertiliser. Ensure good air circulation to minimise the risk of fungal diseases.

Caution:Â All parts of Helleborus are toxic if ingested.

Helleborus 'Merlin' is an outstanding evergreen perennial, combining exquisite colour-changing blooms, attractive year-round foliage and exceptional winter performance to bring elegance and lasting beauty to shaded Australian gardens.