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Beginner
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0.9m
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1.2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Helleborus argutifolius
Other names: Corsican hellebore, Helleborus corsicus, Helleborus lividus subsp. corsicus , Holly-leaved hellebore, Corsican hellebore
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Genus: Helleborus
Species: H. argutifolius - H. argutifolius is a stout, clump-forming perennial with leathery, dull, spined leaves and large, green flowers in late-winter to early-spring.
Helleborus argutifolius is: Evergreen
Flower: Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-leaved hellebore) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation: This plant thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist, fertile and humus-rich, which makes it suitable for heavy clay soils in partial shade. For best results provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Photo from
Franne
Hi,
I have my doubts if the 3rd photo with this plant is correct, it looks more like a type of euphorbia than helleborus. Can somebody shed more light on it?
Thanks
Franne
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- Posted: Tue. 31st January 2012 15:41
- Last reply: Tue. 31st January 2012 18:07
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