Helleborus foetidus
£12.95
(Stinking Hellebore) A compact evergreen perennial, Helleborus foetidus has finely divided leaves and nodding lime-green flowers in late winter and spring.
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A compact evergreen perennial, Helleborus foetidus has finely divided leaves and nodding lime-green flowers in late winter and spring. The common name comes from the leaves which are unpleasantly aromatic if crushed.
Excellent choice of plant for a shady border or for underneath trees and tall shrubs.
- Position: Sun or shade.
- Soil: Most fertile soils preferring alkaline or neutral. Plant with plenty of organic matter.
- Hardiness: Hardy..
- Flowering Period: Feb - April.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Clump forming perennial.
- Height: 60 cm (2 ft)
- Spread: 60 cm (2 ft)
Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Shade, Light Shade, Full Sun
- Eventual Size
- Ground Cover, Herbaceous - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
- Special Features
- Evergreen, Flowers in Spring
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(Stinking Hellebore) A compact evergreen perennial, Helleborus foetidus has finely divided leaves and nodding lime-green flowers in late winter and spring.