Hellebore
Helleborus orientalis
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Helleborus orientalis is a winter-blooming perennial prized for its nodding flowers in shades of white, pink, plum, and spotted patterns that appear from January through spring. It thrives in part shade with moderate moisture and forms long-lived clumps with evergreen foliage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Greece, Turkey, and the Caucasus
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Popular cultivars include 'Royal Heritage' with deep burgundy flowers, 'Ivory Prince' with white blooms, and 'Pink Frost' with pale pink petals and dark spotting. These hybrid selections are bred for flower quality and earlier or extended bloom periods.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Helleborus orientalis is a winter-blooming perennial prized for its nodding flowers in shades of white, pink, plum, and spotted patterns that appear from January through spring. It thrives in part shade with moderate moisture and forms long-lived clumps with evergreen foliage.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hellebore grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Greece, Turkey, and the Caucasus
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Popular cultivars include 'Royal Heritage' with deep burgundy flowers, 'Ivory Prince' with white blooms, and 'Pink Frost' with pale pink petals and dark spotting. These hybrid selections are bred for flower quality and earlier or extended bloom periods.