A perennial producing leathery dark green, divided leaves. Large saucer-shaped purplish or slate grey flowers often pink or purple flushed, light green within. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers January to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Helleborus purpurascens
A perennial producing leathery dark green, divided leaves. Large saucer-shaped purplish or slate grey flowers often pink or purple flushed, light green within.
Additional information
| Generic | Helleborus |
|---|---|
| Species | purpurascens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, grey, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Border, Group planting |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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