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Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group (Stinking hellebore Wester Flisk Group)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group
Other names
Stinking hellebore Wester Flisk Group, Stinkwort Wester Flisk Group, Dungwort Wester Flisk Group, Bear's foot Wester Flisk Group, Helleborus foetidus 'Red Stem' , Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Helleborus ‘Wester Flisk’
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
Wester Flisk Group _ Wester Flisk Group are clump-forming, evergreen perennials with erect, red-flushed stems bearing leathery, dark grey-green leaves divided into narrowly lance-shaped leaflets. Open clusters of nodding, bell-shaped, purple-edged, pale green flowers bloom from mid-winter to mid-spring.
Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves have an unpleasant scent when crushed.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
Flushed purple, Pale-green in Spring; Flushed purple, Pale-green in Winter
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
Will come true to type from seed if grown away from other H. foetidus cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group (Stinking hellebore Wester Flisk Group) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m 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 and heavy clay. For best results, shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 foetidus Wester Flisk Group
Other names
Stinking hellebore Wester Flisk Group, Stinkwort Wester Flisk Group, Dungwort Wester Flisk Group, Bear's foot Wester Flisk Group, Helleborus foetidus 'Red Stem' , Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Helleborus ‘Wester Flisk’
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
Wester Flisk Group _ Wester Flisk Group are clump-forming, evergreen perennials with erect, red-flushed stems bearing leathery, dark grey-green leaves divided into narrowly lance-shaped leaflets. Open clusters of nodding, bell-shaped, purple-edged, pale green flowers bloom from mid-winter to mid-spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Leaves have an unpleasant scent when crushed.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, Pale-green in Spring; Flushed purple, Pale-green in Winter
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
Will come true to type from seed if grown away from other H. foetidus cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk Group (Stinking hellebore Wester Flisk Group) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m 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 and heavy clay. For best results, shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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
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