Common name: Hellebore 'Anna's Red'

Description: This exceptional hellebore from the renowned Rodney Davey breeding programme produces stunning deep red to burgundy flowers with exquisite marbled picotee edges in contrasting shades. The large, outward-facing blooms appear from late winter through to mid-spring, providing invaluable colour during the quieter months. Each flower displays unique patterning with spotted throats and darker veining, creating an almost hand-painted appearance. The flowers are complemented by attractive marbled evergreen foliage with silvery markings that provide year-round interest. This is a particularly choice selection for hellebore enthusiasts seeking something special for shaded borders or woodland gardens.

Other benefits: winter to spring flowering, unique marbled flower patterns, decorative marbled foliage, long-lasting blooms, excellent for cutting

Wildlife attraction: bees, early pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.4m x 0.5m

Position: partial shade to full shade; benefits from shelter from cold winds

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; performs best in neutral to alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate watering required; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil; dislikes waterlogging

Winter hardiness: very cold hardy to -20°C