{"product_id":"helleborus-hgc-marlon-4-5-litre-pot","title":"Helleborus 'HGC Marlon' (4.5 litre pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e 'HGC Marlon' \u003c\/strong\u003eis a beautiful Snow Rose evergreen perennial from the \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e Gold Collection (HGC) and it comes in an attractive 4.5 litre burgundy pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HGC premium collection includes different varieties of Christmas Rose, Snow Rose and Lenten Rose (and the unique range of Ice N' Rose variety). This lovely Snow Rose is a cross between a Christmas Rose and a hellebore species of Mediterranean flora, which means it will cope well with harsh winters and warm summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has deeply lobed dark green leaves which provide good coverage during colder months and it can withstand extreme cold and snow and produces large saucer-like flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning and long-lived hellebore thrives in borders, pots or containers. Ideally suited to the front of an evergreen border where you can enjoy pretty blooms in November. If you don't have a garden, try planting it in a pot at an entrance instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an extremely low-maintenance and hardy plant with an upright habit, which can be planted into good compost (but grows well in any soil type).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e Gold Collection (HGC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter flowering perennial (Snow Rose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy \u0026amp; low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front of borders, containers, entrances or balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half shade to sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any (prefers rich, chalky \u0026amp; not water-logged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAjuga, Heuchera \u0026amp; Ophiopogon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThings to look out for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slugs in spring. Water in dry weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTips: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf planting in the garden use compost. For containers, use one large enough to prevent the root ball from freezing (thicker walled containers are best)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082239291717,"sku":"1092393","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/94ac0b9b-MARLON.png?v=1761657471","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/helleborus-hgc-marlon-4-5-litre-pot","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}