Hellebores
Helleborus spp.
Also known as
Christmas rose
Helleborus orientalis. Lenteroos 04 by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°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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Hellebores 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 Hellebores
How to propagate Hellebores
Division
Fresh seed or division in autumn or very early spring.
Seed
Special features of Hellebores
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Hellebores
Grown for their winter and spring flowers.
Looking Good in February - Top 10
Traditionally flowering in February, these flowers will be at their best this month.
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