Seeds
We are now offering a range of hellebore seed for those customers who would like to build a collection of high quality plants at low cost. Fresh seed will be available to buy online, as soon as it ripens, usually from mid May to June.
Our seed comes in two types: hand-pollinated and open-pollinated.
For hand-pollinated seed, each cross is represented by two photographs, and these show the actual seed and pollen parents used. The plants are line-breed, for consistent results, so the seedlings are likely to produce very similar flowers to the parents although results cannot be guaranteed. The anemone centres are the exception to this rule, as they are a newer form and therefore less consistent - doubles and singles should be expected in addition to the anemone centres. The actual percentage of anemones will vary depending on the individual plants used. Also, when parents are from two different breeding lines, such as apricot and yellow spotted, results will vary more, but offspring should closely resemble one parent or a combination of the two.
For open-pollinated types, seed has been collected from parent plants of a certain variety. Because the pollen parent is unknown, results will not be predictable; however, because one parent is known, a percentage of the seedlings should be similar to the seed parent. If a high level of predictability is required, it is best to stick to hand-pollinated seed.
Seed from different varieties will be offered each year, so don't miss out on favourites.
PRICES
Hand-pollinated seed. Packets contain 10 seeds and are priced at £4.99.
Open-pollinated seed. Packets contain 15 seeds and are priced at £4.99. Mixed packets contain 25 seeds.
P&P is free within mainland UK. Please email for charges to other countries. SPECIAL OFFER. Buy 4 or more packets and receive a free packet of mixed seed with your order.
All seed listed below is priced at £4.99. Click on link to order.
Please note that each packet has to be ordered separately, but they will be sent as a single order, along with your free packet, if applicable.
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Picotee Double (pale)
We are offering two different picotee doubles this year. Both are a combination of white and pink-purple. This is the lighter one, with the overall effect of a white flower with darker markings. The flowers are nicely rounded.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
White Anemone Centre
One anemone is cream-white with very fine picotee markings, while the other is white with a few spots. The hope is for 1 or 2 good examples from an average packet, although it could be more. The remaining plants will comprise of singles and doubles.
Hand Pollinated
Last packet - please contact me direct
Yellow Double
Pure yellow blooms on short and sturdy plants that clump well. Although the flowers are smaller than on some doubles, far more fare produced.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Apple-Blossom Double
Seed taken from several plants similar to the one shown. Rounded blooms in shades of pale pink and white with a few spots. Outward facing. Open Pollinated – results will not be as reliable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage of plants should resemble the female parent
Picotee with Veining
Petals veined in purple/pink on a white background and with a dark central blotch.
Open Pollinated – results will not be as reliable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage should resemble the female parent
Apricot
Seed taken from several plants similar to the one shown. A pretty combination of peach, cream-yellow and pink shades.
Open Pollinated – results will not be as reliable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage should resemble the female parent
Picotee Anemone Centre
The best anemones are truly exquisite. A combination of white and pink with a dark central ruff. The hope is for 1 or 2 good examples from an average packet, although it could be more.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Wine Red
This variety is a dark purple-red colour and has a beautiful gloss finish to the outer petals.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Slate-Blue
Stunning blue-grey flowers with a matt finish. Best positioned where some sun can highlight the colour.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Picotee with Veining and Apricot
One parent is cream-yellow with red veining, while the other is apricot with a dark blotch at the base of petals.
Hand Pollinated
Yellow with Dark Centre
Seed taken from several plants similar to the one shown.
Open Pollinated – results will not be as predictable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage of plants should resemble the female parent
White
Seed taken from several plants similar to the one shown. These white singles are very tall, with large ruffled flowers.
Open Pollinated – results will not be as predictable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage of plants should resemble the female parent
Apple-Blossom Anemone Centre
The hope is for 1 or 2 good examples from an average packet, although it could be more. One parent has apple blossom flowers while the other has pink flowers.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Pink Spotted
Pink petals heavily spotted, one with red and the other with purple, and a clear band around the edges.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Picotee Double
Darker in colour than the picotee double offered above. One parent has flowers with very heavy veining on the inside and purple-red on the outside.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Purple Double
Both parents have dark purple flowers, and one has a certain degree of slate colouring.
Hand Pollinated
SOLD OUT
Green Picotee
Seed taken from plants that have smallish flowers in either green or green with a purple edge.
Open Pollinated – results will not be as predictable as the hand-pollinated seed, but a percentage of plants should resemble the female parent
White Double
Expect pure white, frilly double flowers.
Hand Pollinated
Pink Double
Both parents have pink-red flowers. One has speckles.
SOLD OUT
Mixed Colours
Open-pollinated seed collected from a wide range of colours, both single and double. Minimum 25 seeds per packet for this selection.