Winter is well and truly here at Mount Dandenong, but despite the cold days and wet, drizzly nights, one plant in particular chooses this time of the year to shine – the one and only Winter Rose – Helleborus. These are a few examples of the varieties currently flowering in the garden at Greatrakes (along with a couple of other early season arrivals).

Also making a show during the cold weather are these beautiful little crocus bulbs: