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Helleborus orientalis 'Smokey Blue'

Helleborus orientalis 'Smokey Blue'

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HelleborePerennial, EvergreenFamily: Ranunculaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

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.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Helleborus ‘Smokey blue’ poisonous?

Helleborus ‘Smokey blue’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock