- Botanical name: Helleborus argutifolius
- Common name: Hellebore
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Green
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Helleborus argutifolius has flowers the colour of ‘Granny Smith’ apples, set against spiny, evergreen foliage. The flowers appear in winter, and remain on the plants for a long time. It’s perfect for growing in a shady border close to the house, where you can appreciate its late-winter beauty. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade. Helleborus argutifolius dislikes being moved once established, so should not be divided. Given the right conditions, it will self-seed quite sufficiently to provide replacements.
How to grow Helleborus argutifolius
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Plant size
75cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
A
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Do Plant in September |
O
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Helleborus argutifolius and wildlife
Helleborus argutifolius is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Helleborus argutifolius poisonous?
Helleborus argutifolius can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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