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Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-leaved hellebore)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus argutifolius
Other names
Corsican hellebore, Helleborus corsicus, Helleborus lividus subsp. corsicus , Holly-leaved hellebore, Corsican hellebore
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. argutifolius - H. argutifolius is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with pinnate leaves divided into elliptic, spiny-toothed, dark green leaflets and biennial flowering stems bearing clusters of nodding, bowl-shaped, pale green flowers in late winter and early spring.
Helleborus argutifolius is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-leaved hellebore) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Suitable for heavy clay. For best results, provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Helleborus argutifolius
Other names
Corsican hellebore, Helleborus corsicus, Helleborus lividus subsp. corsicus , Holly-leaved hellebore, Corsican hellebore
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. argutifolius - H. argutifolius is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with pinnate leaves divided into elliptic, spiny-toothed, dark green leaflets and biennial flowering stems bearing clusters of nodding, bowl-shaped, pale green flowers in late winter and early spring.
Native to
Corsica, Sardinia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-leaved hellebore) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Suitable for heavy clay. For best results, provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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