Helleborus - 'Queen of the Night' (Helebore)
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Helleborus cultivation notes: The diversity and impact of hellebores makes them a must have in the winter garden. They prefer a neutral / limey soil which is reasonably fertile, and will cope with clay soils but not water logging. Plant in full sun or shade, and allow to self seed - as plants are short lived. Ideal under shade planted in drifts or in front of a shady border. Mulch occasionally with well rotted manure to feed and cut back after flowering if looking leggy.
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Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for container growing; Produces winter flowers.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Helebore, Heleborus, Helleberus, Heliborus, Helaborus
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