Helleborus argutifolius - 'Silver Lace' (Hellebore, Helleborus)

Type Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Lime green Flowers (Winter), Silver Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Produces winter flowers.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Helleborus argutifolius:
  • Winter/early spring flowering herbaceous plant for early colour and extended seasonal interest
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting


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Helleborus argutifolius - 'Silver Lace' (Hellebore, Helleborus)
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