GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Hellebore

Helleborus ยท Perennial

Hardiness
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Position
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Height ร— Spread
30โ€“90 cm ร— 35โ€“120 cm
Soil
fertile, well-drained soil; rich, moisture-retentive soil but not boggy or waterlogged
Flowering
January, February, March, December
Toxicity
Many hellebore species are poisonous.

The Gardening Year

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๐Ÿชด Plant out
๐ŸŒธ In flower
โœ‚๏ธ Prune

Watch out for

Hellebore leaf spot: Remove affected leaves promptly and cut back old foliage in autumn to reduce infection sources.

Hellebore black death: Dig up and destroy infected plants immediately as there is no cure for this viral disease.

Hellebore aphid: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds; tolerate light infestations or use targeted controls if severe.

Hellebore leaf miner: Remove and dispose of heavily mined leaves to reduce larval populations for the following season.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic pellets, and hand-pick pests at night.

Full guide: gardenwizz.com/plants/hellebore ยฉ GardenWizz โ€” UK gardening encyclopedia