Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
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Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Hellebores bear large clusters of saucer-shaped flowers with white, pink, green, mauve or smoky purple flowers. The large evergreen leaves persist throughout the year but should be cut back in the spring when flowers and new foliage emerge. Hellebores self-seed freely.
Helleborus orientalis 'Smokey Blue' is a hybrid hellebore, bearing nodding or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, flowers, in smoky purple, from February onwards. It's perfect for growing in large clumps, particularly beneath trees in shady borders.
For best results, grow Helleborus orientalis 'Smokey Blue' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by fresh seed, or divide plants in autumn or early spring. All parts of the plant may cause serious discomfort if ingested and the sap may irritate the skin.
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Helleborus ‘Smokey blue’ and wildlife
Helleborus ‘Smokey blue’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
