Helleborus purpurascens (Hellebore)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusHelleborus
Speciespurpurascens
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35
Temperature (°F)-30
Height30 - 70 cm
Spread30 - 70 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright to nodding.
LandscapeBorders, flower beds and woodland and shade gardens.
PropagationBy division and seeds.
CultivationThrives in organically rich, well drained soil in shade. Cut back flowering stems after blooming to encourage future growth.
PestsLeaf spot and crown rot.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, glossy in appearance with a leathery texture.
Flower DescriptionCup-shaped, nodding blooms that grow in clusters of 1 - 4 on flower stems.
Colour DescriptionMedium green to dark green foliage and stems among reddish-purple flowers with yellow stamen.
Texture DescriptionSoft, leathery.

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