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Plant details
Hellebores make excellent plants for shady areas of the garden, especially when planted at the base of shrubs. These are easy to grow in partial or full shade. There are many different species and cultivars to choose from. H. orientalis is a native to woodlands in Greece and Turkey. It has dark green, leathery leaves, each having seven to nine-fingered leaflets. From midwinter to mid-spring delightful white or greenish cream, saucer-shaped flowers are produced. These then turn dark pink with age. Propagate by fresh seed or division in autumn or very early spring. All parts of the plant may cause serious discomfort if ingested and the sap may irritate the skin.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Helleborus
Species: orientalis
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers, Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 45cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to divide plants: May to June
Flowering period: February to April
Reader reviews
wa115end
I recently bought two large and rather expensive hellebores which have wilted and the leaves have subsequently died. However today I found new shoots forming under the dead leaves. I have removed the dead leaves with the hope that the plants will come back to life.
Any hints or tips on hellebores would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Barbara Hawkins
cejl1970
I divided these before moving house in the spring and they have settled beautifully into my new garden. I'm so glad they've survived as they can be expensive to buy from new.
Normski2
I have bought and planted hellebore orientalis seeds 2 years running. kept them in the greenhouse but have had no germination at all. where am i going wrong ?
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