HELLEBORUS Mollys White

Overview and Botanical Highlights

Helleborus ‘Molly’s White’ is a graceful and long-lasting evergreen perennial from the Rodney Davey Marbled Group, bred for its elegant white blooms, strong upright stems, and striking foliage. It is a cross between Helleborus x hybridus and other hardy hellebore species, resulting in exceptional flower form, colour stability, and disease resistance.

This variety is especially prized for its upright-facing, pure white flowers with soft green veining and pink blushing as they age, making it a star of the late winter to early spring garden.

• Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus ‘Molly’s White’

• Common Name: Lenten Rose ‘Molly’s White’

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial

• Height & Spread: 40–50 cm tall × 40–50 cm wide

• Flowers: Ivory-white with pale green tones, pink edges as they mature

• Foliage: Dark green with silver marbling; leathery and attractive year-round

• Flowering Period: January to April

• Habit: Upright, clump-forming

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5–H7; tolerates down to -15°C to -20°C or lower)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Thrives in partial to full shade

• Ideal for planting under deciduous trees or in woodland borders

• Tolerates light morning sun but avoid hot afternoon exposure in summer

Soil Preferences

• Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

• Performs best in neutral to alkaline soils

• Enrich planting areas with compost, leaf mould, or well-rotted manure

• Avoid waterlogged or extremely dry conditions

Watering, Feeding, and General Maintenance

Watering

• Water regularly during establishment, especially in the first growing season

• Mature plants are reasonably drought-tolerant in shaded areas

• Mulch annually to retain moisture and enrich the soil

Feeding

• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring

• Add an annual layer of organic mulch to support soil health and flowering

Seasonal Care

• Remove old or damaged leaves in January or February before the flowers fully emerge to reduce risk of disease and allow blooms to shine

• Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a clean look, or leave them to age gracefully if visual interest is desired

• Division is rarely necessary but can be done in early autumn if clumps become too large

Garden Uses and Companion Plants

Best Planting Locations

• Shade and woodland borders

• Containers for seasonal interest

• Underplanting of trees and large shrubs

• Winter focal points in mixed beds

• Front-of-border displays where early flowers can be enjoyed up close

Ideal Companions

• Pair with Cyclamen coum, snowdrops, or Narcissus for a natural early-season display

• Combine with foliage-rich perennials like Brunnera, Heuchera, Epimedium, and Tiarella

• Great beside Pulmonaria, ferns, and Carex for a lush woodland palette

• Also blends beautifully with other Hellebores in white, pink, and deep red tones

Key Features and Selling Points

• Elegant ivory-white flowers with upright presentation

• Long blooming season from January to April

• Marbled evergreen foliage adds interest even after flowering

• Perfect for shaded or dappled light locations

• Low maintenance and very hardy

• Provides early nectar for bees and pollinators

• Deer- and rabbit-resistant

• Suitable for containers, borders, and woodland planting

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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