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Helleborus multifidus (Hellebore, Helleborus)

Helleborus multifidus (Hellebore, Helleborus)
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Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Winter), Dark green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Helleborus multifidus - 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.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Helleborus multifidus:

  • Scented blossom
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Produces winter flowers

Weaknesses of Helleborus multifidus

  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Helleborus multifidus:

  • Winter/early spring flowering herbaceous plant for early colour and extended seasonal interest
  • Provides scented winter blossom
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting

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Common Missspellings: Helebore, Heleborus, Helleberus, Heliborus, Helaborus

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