Hellebore Plants

Bring early colour and timeless beauty to your garden with our elegant Hellebores. Often called the Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose, Hellebore plants are among the first to flower in late winter and early spring, adding life and colour when few other plants are in bloom. Their delicate, nodding hellebore flowers come in a stunning range of shades — from pure white and soft pink to rich plum and green tones — making them a favourite for shaded borders and woodland gardens.

Plant Highlights

  • A curated range of hellebore plants UK gardeners trust for early colour and winter interest
  • Hardy, low-maintenance perennials suited to shaded gardens and woodland-style planting
  • Evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage for structure throughout the year
  • Long flowering period from late winter into early spring
  • Options including Helleborus niger, Lenten Rose hybrids, and mixed colour ranges
  • Available as potted plants and bare-root hellebore varieties

About Our Collection of Hellebores

  • Classic Christmas Rose varieties for soft white winter blooms
  • Hybrid Lenten Rose forms offering pink, red, purple, and green flowers
  • Bare-root hellebore plants for budget-friendly planting
  • Compact pot-grown plants suited to patios, courtyards, and containers
  • Varieties with marbled foliage, double flowers, or deeper jewel tones
  • Hellebore plug plants and young starts for easy establishment
  • Garden-ready plants that settle well into cooler, shadier conditions
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Why Choose Hellebore Plants from Carbeth Plants

Hellebores have been part of our nursery tables for years, and we've learnt exactly what makes a good one. The plants you'll find in this collection are chosen for their shape, well-rooted strength, and the steady way they settle into British gardens.

  • Plants selected individually for their health and form
  • A choice of sizes, from small young plants to fuller, garden-ready pots
  • Bare-root options for gardeners who enjoy planting straight into the soil
  • Thoughtful gift choices, including well-presented Christmas Rose plants
  • Friendly advice if you're unsure which hellebore suits your space
  • Packing that keeps the plant secure while still allowing it to breathe

Seasonal Interest: Colour When You Need It Most

Hellebores offer quiet drama through the seasons, settling into garden spaces with ease.

  • Spring: Fresh flowers hold on as new growth emerges, pairing well with early perennials.
  • Summer: Evergreen foliage keeps structure in shadier borders and woodland paths.
  • Autumn: Tidy clumps of leathery leaves give steady colour as the garden begins to cool.
  • Winter: Nodding flowers open from November onwards, bringing soft whites, pinks, reds, and greens to cold days.

How to Choose and Grow Hellebores

Choosing a hellebore is mostly about colour and where you plan to put it. They enjoy gentle shade and soil that doesn't stay wet for long. Once they're settled, they look after themselves.

  • Pick Helleborus niger for soft winter whites
  • Choose hybrids if you'd like pinks, reds, greens, or doubles
  • Young plants or plug-sized starts establish well with steady watering
  • Bare-root pieces are ideal if you enjoy planting directly in the ground
  • Pots are fine as long as they don't dry out completely
  • Snip away old leaves in winter so the flowers can shine

Our Quality Promise and UK Delivery

Every hellebore is checked carefully before dispatch to ensure it arrives strong, healthy, and ready to plant. Your order is wrapped securely to protect stems, buds, and foliage, then sent quickly to your door.

  • Reliable UK delivery on all orders
  • Secure packaging for safe arrival
  • Garden-ready plants grown by experienced nursery teams
  • Strong roots and fresh foliage for confident planting

Shop hellebores online today and bring gentle winter colour to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once flowering ends, remove any spent stems and tidy older leaves if they look worn. New foliage will continue to grow through spring and summer.
They grow well in both. Pots suit smaller spaces, while planting in the ground helps clumps grow larger over time.
You can remove older leaves in late autumn or winter to keep the plant tidy. Avoid cutting fresh new leaves.
Late autumn through early spring is ideal, as this is when hellebores are naturally in growth and often in bloom.
They prefer partial shade, especially in the afternoon. In full sun, they need consistently moist soil.
Most hellebores are evergreen or semi-evergreen, keeping foliage through winter.
Helleborus niger flowers earlier with white blooms. Lenten rose hybrids offer a wide colour range, including pink, red, green, and purple.
Yes, plug plants establish quickly and offer an affordable way to grow a larger collection.