Helleborus
Helleborus spp.
Helleborus orientalis. Lenteroos 04 by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
45cm | Max | 45cm |
30cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Helleborus Overview
Helleborus is a genus of around 15 rhizomatous semi-evergreen or herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the Ranunculaceae family. They are native to Eurasia and many are popular garden plants. Grown for their deeply divided leaves and large nodding, bowl-shaped winter flowers composed of five petal-like sepals in a variety of colours and patterns that can persist for many months.
Common problems with Helleborus
How to propagate Helleborus
Division
Fresh seed or division in autumn or very early spring.
Seed
Special features of Helleborus
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Helleborus
Grown for their winter and spring flowers.
Deer Resistant Plants
Although never fully deer proof - they are less likely to eat these.
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