Helleborus (Rodney Davey Marbled Group) Anna's Red ('Abcrd02'PBR) (Frostkiss Series)

'Anna's Red' is quite simply stunning, no if's no but's.  From late winter deep into spring it produces lots of large single deep purplish-red flowers each boasting a boss of palest lime green stamens.  These nectar-rich lovelies are held on dark red stems above delicately marbled evergreen foliage, a combination of jewel-like colour and interesting texture that will light up any cold grey day.

The first commercially released hellebore from a breeding programme painstakingly undertaken by Rodney Davey to combine strong colour and marbled foliage it was named after Anna Pavord, the garden writer.  Preferring a partially shaded spot in fertile, moist but free-draining soil that is non-acidic, its colour will sing out when combined with complementary Hellebores from the series such as H. 'Glenda's Gloss' or 'Moondance' or against a pale background.   A 'must-have' element for a sophisticated winter planter or shadier area of your border or cutting garden, early season pollinators will love it too.

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant 

Height x Spread: 60cm x 60cm