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.
Additional information
| Generic | Helleborus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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