Helleborus foetidus

Helleborus foetidus

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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.

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Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
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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)

How Much Sun: Shade, Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Ground Cover, Herbaceous - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Evergreen, Flowers in Spring

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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