Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Soil
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Hellebores have large leathery, evergreen leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, purple and green. They're a fantastic source of colour in the winter garden, and their flowers are popular with early bees.
Ashwood Garden Hybrids are a strain of Helleborus x hybridus, and are regarded as some of the best hellebore hybrids available. There are many cultivars to choose from – all are healthy and robust plants, and produce flowers in a variety of colours and forms.
Helleborus 'Garden Black' bears dark purple, almost black single flowers. Like all hellebores, Helleborus 'Garden Black' dislike being moved once established, so should not be divided. Given the right conditions, it will self-seed quite sufficiently to provide replacements.
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Helleborus ‘Garden black’ and wildlife
Helleborus ‘Garden black’ 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 ‘Garden black’ poisonous?
Helleborus ‘Garden black’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
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 Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Helleborus 'Garden Black'
