Helleborus foetidus, also known as stinking hellebore, is a carefree short lived perennial noted for its bell-shaped, pale green flowers that open in mid-November and last until late Spring. Its lacy, narrow leaves remain dark, rich green year round. This striking plant is easy to grow and is drought tolerant once established. The plant gets its nickname not from a foul flower but rather from the stinky smell when the leaves are crushed.
This tough hellebore will grow in light to deep shade, preferring a moist to well drained soil, but will tolerate sand or clay. Once established, this hellebore is fully drought toleant although it does appreciate occasional watering durinig dry weather. New growth will appear at the base in late Winter. Best to allow the flowers to go to seed and cut back the faded flowering stems in late May to early June, being careful not to damage the new growth.
Height: 45 cms Spread: 75 cms
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