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Helleborus cyclophyllus

Also Known As

  • Greek Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-22"
  • W: 16"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Helleborus cyclophyllus plant details

Helleborus cyclophyllus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter green flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus cyclophyllus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus cyclophyllus

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A somewhat tufted stemless species, more or less deciduous from the Balkans, flowers are fragrant with a strong Elder scent, 6cm wide greenish yellow to white flowers and generally upward facing, blooming in winter in mild climates, early spring here. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Helleborus cyclophyllus plant

How to Grow Helleborus cyclophyllus

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Helleborus hybridus, Helleborus x hybridus [Selected Mixed Colors], Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Mixed Colors Hybrid Hellebore, Mixed Colors Lenten Rose

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Helleborus 'Black Slate', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bear's Foot, Stinking Hellebore, Stinkwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk', Bear's Foot Hellebore, Stinking Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Helleborus hybridus 'Apricot', Hellebore

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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