Helleborus Seeds Winter Flowering Hybrid Mixed Improved Seeds Ref: TM01402958 SowingSow at any time of year in a small pot of good, well drained seed compost. Just cover the seed with compost and place the pot in a cold frame. Alternatively, bury it up to the pot rim out of doors in a sheltered position and cover the pot with a jam jar or piece of glass. Make sure that the compost does not dry out. Germination is slow and can take up to 18 months.GrowingWhen the seedlings are well through transplant carefully into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on for a season before planting out 45-60cm (18-24in) apart in autumn or spring in a deep, moist but well drained soil in light shade.Aftercare Once planted, they should not be moved. Mulch with well rotted compost each autumn and give a dressing of general fertiliser each spring.FloweringWinter to SpringcroppingPlant typeHardy Herbaceous Perennial Price: £4.99 Quantity: