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Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag]

Also Known As

  • Assorted Hellebores

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag] plant details

Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter burgundy and chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and chartreuse blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I'm offering you an opportunity here to own the following plants in sets of 5, 1 each of 4 different cultivars and 1 plant of the pure species. I'll tell you a little bit about each: Helleborus foetidus 'Miss Jekyll' - 'Miss Jekyll' is named for famous British Plantswoman and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and has more of an upright, standard, tree like habit, sometimes attaining a height of over 3 feet. The foliage also tends to be more glossy than the species. You can read more about Gertie at http://www.gertrudejekyll.co.uk/ Helleborus foetidus 'Silvertooth' - One of my own selections, all descended from a plant that had a very soft, silvery, greyish cast to the foliage. Check it out - http://sunfarm.com/plantlist/hellebores/helleborusfoetidussilvertooth-m.jpg Helleborus foetidus 'Sopron' - A selection from world famous Hellebore collector, Will McLewin. 'Sopron' has always taken on a lovely shrub like habit - http://sunfarm.com/plantlist/hellebores/helleborusfoetidussopron1-m.jpg Helleborus foetidus The pure species - As I said, a very variable plant and if you want to have some fun, take a # 7 paint brush when these guys are in flower and dab some pollen from each plant onto the others and you'll get a bunch of different results, all viable plants and maybe one worth naming! Helleborus foetidus 'Frenchy' The seeds for this selection came from a fellow in the French Alps, hence the name. It has some unique reddish coloration at the base of the petioles. If you'd like to see more images of, see this mini-gallery of Helleborus foetidus 'Frenchy'. You'll be amazed! A set includes 1 plant each of Helleborus foetidus 'Miss Jekyll', Helleborus foetidus 'Sopron' Helleborus foetidus 'Silvertooth', Helleborus foetidus 'Frenchy', and Helleborus foetidus the pure species.

Gardening facts about Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag] plant

How to Grow Helleborus foetidus [Mixed Bag]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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