Stinking Hellebore. An evergreen perennial producing dark green, divided leaves. Large clusters of bell-shaped, lime-green, purple margined flowers from mid-winter to spring. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers January to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Helleborus foetidus
An evergreen perennial producing dark green, divided leaves. Large clusters of bell-shaped, lime-green, purple margined flowers from mid-winter to spring.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Helleborus |
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Species | foetidus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Stinking Hellebore |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Heavy |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | January, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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