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Helleborus Walberton's Rosemary ('Walhero' PBR)

Helleborus Walberton's Rosemary ('Walhero' PBR)

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Pollinator Friendly RHS Award of Garden Merit

First sold in the UK in 2009, Helleborus Walberton's Rosemary has become a firm favourite. From December through the depths of winter and into spring, it produces masses of outward-facing, dusty pink blooms that stand above its dark, semi-evergreen foliage.

Bred by David Tristram of Walberton's Nurseries and named after his wife Rosemary, it is a cross of H. niger × H. hybridus and is sterile, so it will not seed around. Best grown in humus-rich soil in a sheltered location in sun to partial shade — the ideal choice for underplanting shrubs and trees, or for adding a much-needed burst of winter colour to borders. Remove old foliage in late autumn to reduce the risk of fungal disease and to show off the new flowers as they emerge.

Hellebores are generally not eaten by deer or rabbits. Easy to grow and hardy throughout the UK, they require little maintenance.

Height × Spread: 35cm × 60cm

☀️ Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
📅 Season of Interest Winter, Spring
🌸 Flower Colour Pink
🌿 Foliage Colour Dark green
🪏 Preferred Soil Type Loamy, Chalky, Clay
💧 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.