hi its a helebore, I had one seed into my garden a couple of years ago but there are lots of varieties and some very expensive ones too, very pretty :)

Thank you Daylily, I've just looked through hundreds of pics online but didn't find helebore, much appreciated.

no probs mazzie :)

To be exact, it is Helleborus x orientalis.

Just type Hellebore into google images, loads in there

Yes, Hellebore! They're lovely, start flowering in February and go on for weeks - you can get them in many shades including white, yellow, pink, maroon and purple. If you're anywhere near Burncoose, they should have a selection :)

Thankyou very much. I've checked them out online and can get them from my local Wyevale centre, (15.99).

Grief. And to think I sell them at £2.

I know Owdboggy, I was shocked last summer at the price of their azaleas, £24.99, for one plant with 3 blooms !

If you want some cheaper then try eurobulbs.co.uk. I have just purchased 3 for £6.95 plus p&p they are good sized plants and in flower. They arrived with 4 days of ordering.

Cheers Barbarak, I'll definitely check them out.

Wow - what a good site eurobulbs is. I'm very tempted by their Cyclamen - thank you Barbara k!

Wish you lived next door, Mazzie. I've been thinning mine out and I would toss them over the fence for you!