Hellebore (Helleborus)

Hellebore care guide

Helleborus

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5d

Water

🌿

60d

Feed

📏

30-45cm

Height

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H7

Hardy

About Hellebore

The 'Christmas rose' — one of the few plants that flowers in the depths of winter, with nodding blooms in white, pink and deep plum from December to April. Loves shade under deciduous trees.

Outdoor garden plant. Winter Interest. Typically flowers around Dec, Jan, Feb.

How to care for Hellebore

💧 Watering

Keep moist in dry spells; tolerant once established.

🌿 Feeding

Mulch with compost in autumn; feed once in early spring.

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