Helleborus Merlin
Botanical name
Helleborus x ballardiae ‘HGC Merlin’
Other names
Hellebore ‘HGC Merlin’, Lenten rose ‘HGC Merlin’, Helleborus x ballardiae ‘Coseh 810’, Helleborus ‘HGC Merlin’, Hybrid hellebore Helleborus x ballardiae ‘HGC
Genus
Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
‘HGC Merlin’ _ ‘HGC Merlin’ is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with leathery, divided, dark blue-green leaves and, from early to late spring, outward-facing, saucer-shaped, pale pink flowers maturing from pink to maroon.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
Pink, Maroon in Spring
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific diseases
Black death of hellebores
General care
Pruning
Remove faded, damaged, or dead foliage when the flowers appear.
Propagation
Propagate in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
Helleborus x ballardiae ‘HGC Merlin’ (Hellebore ‘HGC Merlin’) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Prefers heavy, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Avoid excessively dry or wet conditions. Shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
