HELLEBORUS orientalis

Bee Friendly

Good to know - ideal position is under deciduous trees where flowers can bloom unshaded and plant is then sheltered from sun throughout the year. Attractive to insects.

Pests & Diseases - snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot.

Place of Origin - Greece, Turkey, Caucasus.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Height - 45cm (18in)

Spread - 45cm (18in)

Evergreen - overwintering, leathery, deep green basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long, each with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets.

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - flowers appear on branched stems and are pendent or almost outward-facing, 5-7cm (2-3in) across.

Partial Shade - or dappled shade

Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.

Neutral to Alkaline Soil - will tolerate heavy soil.

Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.

Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped