Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin'

* * * * * Based on 6 reviews
My-oh-my this hellebore is incredible. It has beautiful dark, slate grey-green leaves and then smoky pink flowers which gradually darken to crimson. More
1 x 1.5 litre pot 200641-1.5L £22.95

Sorry, this item is currently unavailable

Currently unavailable
Get notified when it's back!Close this
1 x 4.5 litre pot 200641-4.5L £33.95

Sorry, this item is currently unavailable

Currently unavailable
Get notified when it's back!Close this
More Details

This hellebore is incredible with beautiful dark, slate grey-green leaves and smoky pink flowers which gradually darken to crimson.

With stem ends seared for 10 seconds it makes the BEST winter and spring cut flower too.

Genus Helleborus
Group/Species x ballardiae
Variety Merlin (PBR)
Type Perennial
Common Name Hellebore
Border Position Border (Middle)
Soil Type Neutral - Alkaline
Scent Unscented
Site Shade
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 45cm (18in)
Spacing 60cm (24in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the planting area. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole.
Care Tips The leaves on this evergreen variety are a worthwhile feature, don’t remove them as you would with other Hellebores
Flowering February - May
Vase Life Sear the stem ends in boiling water for 10 seconds.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice

We don't currently have additional advice on using / growing this particular product on our website, but if you do have a question that isn't answered on this page then please give us a call on 0345 092 0283 and we'll happily chat through any queries you may have, or email us at info@sarahraven.com. Please note all email replies are taking up to 10 working days.

Delivery

Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. 

Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin' reviews

* * * * * Average based on 6 reviews

* * * * *

Reviewed 21st April 2020 by Sharon

healthy plant repotted and is thriving

* * * * *

Reviewed 19th February 2020 by June

Highly delighted with my purchase, a beautiful healthy plant.

* * * * *

Reviewed 17th February 2020 by Loraine

Pictures in catalogue match the real plant. Order arrives quickly and is delivered at the month appropriate for the plant.

* * * * *

Reviewed 22nd January 2020 by Dorothy

Excellently Packaged and delivered, beautiful, as described and illustrated in your catalogue.

* * * * *

Reviewed 22nd January 2020 by Dorothy

Excellently Packaged and delivered, beautiful, as described and illustrated in your catalogue.

* * * * *

Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Sue

Excellent service as always, a beautiful plant which has generated quite a few positive comments

Read more reviews