Common name: Hellebore 'Cheryl's Shine'

Description: This exquisite hellebore from the renowned Rodney Davey breeding programme produces stunning primrose-yellow flowers with a luminous quality that seems to glow in shaded areas. The large, outward-facing blooms appear from late winter through to mid-spring, often displaying subtle green undertones and attractive nectaries. Each flower has a glossy, almost polished appearance that catches the light beautifully. The blooms are complemented by attractive marbled evergreen foliage with silvery markings that provide year-round interest. This is a particularly vigorous and floriferous selection that produces abundant flowers even as a young plant. The cheerful yellow colour is invaluable for brightening shaded corners during the bleakest months and associates beautifully with early spring bulbs. This is an exceptional choice for hellebore enthusiasts seeking something special for woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Other benefits: winter to spring flowering, luminous yellow blooms, marbled decorative foliage, very floriferous, evergreen structure, excellent for cutting

Wildlife attraction: bees, early pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.4m x 0.5m

Position: partial shade to full shade; benefits from shelter from cold winds

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; performs best in neutral to alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate watering required; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil; dislikes waterlogging

Winter hardiness: very cold hardy to -20°C