{"product_id":"helleborus-x-hybridus-cinderella-semi-evergreen-perennial-height-40-50cm-2lt","title":"Helleborus x hybridus 'Cinderella' - Semi-Evergreen Perennial - Height 40-50cm - 2lt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHelleborus × hybridus 'Cinderella'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a striking and elegant hybrid hellebore, highly prized for its early spring blooms, vibrant colours, and long-lasting foliage. Part of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e group, it is widely grown in UK gardens for winter and spring interest, providing colour when few other perennials are in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e‘Cinderella’ produces large, cup-shaped flowers that open in late winter to early spring, often from February through April. The blooms are typically soft pink with subtle tonal variations, sometimes shading to creamy or deeper rose edges, giving each flower a delicate, almost ethereal appearance. The petals, or sepals, surround a central cluster of yellow stamens, creating a refined and harmonious display. Flowers are carried on sturdy stems above the dark green, leathery, evergreen foliage, which provides an attractive backdrop throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe plant forms a compact, clump-forming perennial, typically reaching 30–50 cm in height and spreading to about 45–60 cm, making it ideal for woodland-style borders, underplanting shrubs, or container planting. Its evergreen foliage is deeply lobed and glossy, adding year-round texture and structure to the garden. The leaves remain attractive even after flowering, helping the plant maintain visual appeal well into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e‘Cinderella’ prefers partial to dappled shade, mimicking its native woodland habitat, and thrives in rich, humus-rich, well-drained soil. The plant tolerates a range of soils, provided they are not waterlogged, and benefits from the addition of compost or leaf mould to improve fertility and moisture retention. Minimal maintenance is required; simply remove old or damaged leaves before new growth appears to keep the clump tidy and encourage healthy flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2094\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its early-season colour, long-lasting pink blooms, and evergreen foliage, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHelleborus × hybridus 'Cinderella'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a reliable, low-maintenance choice for UK gardens, offering subtle beauty and winter-to-spring interest in borders, woodland areas, or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56677877121402,"sku":"HELL-CIND-PE05-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/3a33cc75-26eb-4b03-83a6-da26f65984c2.jpg?v=1773325661","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/helleborus-x-hybridus-cinderella-semi-evergreen-perennial-height-40-50cm-2lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}