Helleborus orientalis (Christmas Rose)
Helleborus orientalis description: Hellebore comes into its own during the grim winter months - provided much needed white through purple flower colour. Distinctive dark green cut foliage is also attractive throughout the year. 30cm tall X 50cm
Helleborus orientalis 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: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for planting in full shade; Produces winter flowers.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Common Missspellings: Helebore, Heleborus, Helleberus, Heliborus, Helaborus
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