Helleborus orientalis - 'Red Lady' (Orientalis Hybrid Hellebore)
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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: Scented blossom; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for planting in full shade; Produces winter flowers.
Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Helebore, Heleborus, Helleberus, Heliborus, Helaborus
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