Helleborus × ballardiae HGC Snow Dance ('Coseh 800'PBR)
hellebore [HGC Snow Dance]
A compact, clump forming evergreen perennial with dark green, leathery, lightly marbled, divided leaves growing up to 35-40cm high. The large, white, outward facing flowers open from pink buds from mid-winter to spring.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Helleborus can be rhizomatous, herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming a clump of pedate basal leaves, or evergreen with erect, leafy stems. Large, bowl-shaped flowers are borne in loose clusters in late winter or spring
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in a position sheltered from strong winds in sunny spot or light shade. Improve lighter soil with organic matter such as garden compost or a manure-based soil conditioner prior to planting and mulch well. For more advice see hellebore cultivation.
Propagation
Propagate large clumps by division in early spring for home use only.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage in autumn, winter before the flowers appear.
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to hellebore black death, hellebore leaf spot, grey moulds (botrytis) and virus diseases.
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