Synonyms
Helleborus abschasicus, Helleborus colchicus, Helleborus orientalis Lam. var. abchasicus
Size
- Time to Maturity
- No preference
Botanical Details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB/Ireland
- No
- 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
- Correct
- Plant Range
- Caucasus
How to Grow
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs