Hellebores are perennial, providing beautiful blooms during the winter months and attractive everygreen foliage for most of the year. The Helleborus hybridus group are dry tolerant, long-lived and require a partially shaded spot in the garden - ideal for cool damp spots in the garden.
Please note: Colour and form specific varieties are specifically bred seedlings that will vary slightly but a high proportion will be as good as the parents, if not better!
Flowering season: July to October
Plant size: 30cm H x 50cm W
Planting density: 40cm apart.
Multiplication speed: Slow.
Preferred aspect: Semi-shade that remains damp.
Plant uses: Under deciduous trees. Specimen plant.
Likes: Cold, damp shady spot with plenty of compost and mulch. Organic manure.
Dislikes: Dry ground. Hot humid weather. Top dress in winter.