Helleborus orientalis subsp. orientalis (Oriental Hellebore)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | orientalis |
| Subspecies | orientalis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Greece, Turkey, and Russia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright to drooping/nodding. |
| Landscape | Flower beds, underplanting. |
| Propagation | By division and seeds. |
| Cultivation | Thrives in organically rich, well drained soil in shade. |
| Pests | Leaf spot and crown rot. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy in appearance with a leathery texture. |
| Flower Description | Cup-shaped, nodding blooms that grow in clusters of 1 - 4 on flower stems. The outside of the flower petals are creamy white and tinged green near the stem. |
| Texture Description | Soft, leathery. |
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