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Helleborus × hybridus 'Victoria' ('Jhe00091'PBR) (ViV Series)

Helleborus × hybridus 'Victoria' ('Jhe00091'PBR) (ViV Series)

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Plants are dispatched in growing condition and may not be in full flower. If too tall to pack safely, we may cut them back — this helps them establish more quickly. Read our Mail Order FAQs.

Pollinator Friendly

Helleborus × hybridus ‘Victoria’ (ViV Series) is a sterile single hellebore whose striking flowers open cherry red in autumn before deepening to a rich aubergine purple, each bloom combining warm tones with a contrasting pale lime-green centre. Slender stems give the plant an elegant, almost delicate appearance — belied by its robust constitution and tolerance of wind and rain. The evergreen foliage forms a neat mound of deeply cut, leathery leaves that provide structure and texture long after the flowers have faded.

Bred to produce an abundance of blooms over an exceptionally long season — from September through to April — it is fully hardy and thrives in rich, moist but free-draining, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Its nectar-rich flowers are a valuable early resource for winter pollinators.

Height × Spread: 40cm × 60cm

☀️ Sunlight Partial shade
📅 Season of Interest Autumn, Winter, Spring
🌸 Flower Colour Red, Purple
🌿 Foliage Colour Dark green
🪏 Preferred Soil Type Clay, Chalky, Loamy
💧 Soil Moisture Content Moderate
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  • Care Guide

    Remove any damaged or diseased leaves in autumn. As flower buds begin to develop — typically from late December — remove the remaining foliage entirely. This improves the display and helps prevent hellebore leaf spot. Mulch around the base with organic matter after removing the leaves. When planting, dig a generous hole and incorporate leaf mould, well-rotted garden compost, or well-rotted manure. Plant at the same level as the pot. Allow plenty of space for the leaves to spread from the central crown. In late spring, remove spent flower stems to tidy the plant and prevent self-seeding.

  • Good to Know

    Pollinator-friendly, the flowers attract early bees at a time when little else is in bloom.

    Long-lived and generally trouble-free once established; tolerates shade and heavy clay soils. Resistant to deer and rabbits.

    ⚠️ Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant.