HELLEBORUS foetidus
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HELLEBORUS foetidus
Commonly known as Setterwort, Stinking hellebore
Striking lime-green flowers
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A native hellebore. Wildlife plant - early nectar/pollen for insects. The unpleasant odour released when the leaves are bruised attracts pollinating insects. Ants collect the seeds. Flowers are sometimes pleasantly scented. -
Pests & Diseases
Snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot. -
Place of origin
Western and central Europe -
EvergreenDark-green leaves 23cm (9in) long, each with 7-10 narrowly lance-shaped lobes.
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GreenLime green flowers
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Bell-shaped, pendent flowers 1.5-2.5cm (to 1in) across are usually purple-margined.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
45cm (18in)
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