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.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Helleborus orientalis:
- Scented blossom
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- 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
Weaknesses of Helleborus orientalis
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Helleborus orientalis:
- Winter/early spring flowering herbaceous plant for early colour and extended seasonal interest
- Provides scented winter blossom
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
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Common Missspellings: Helebore, Heleborus, Helleberus, Heliborus, Helaborus