Prefers a humus-rich, fertile, and moisture-retentive soil in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. Protect from strong, cold winds and mulch with a layer of well-rotted organic matter in autumn. See hellebore cultivation for further information
Propagate by seed or by division in autumn
Cut back to the ground brown or dead foliage in late winter when flower buds start to develop
May be susceptible to hellebore leaf spot and hellebore black death