Overview
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900' PBR) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Helleborus genus, known for its semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage. This cultivar produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in loose clusters during late winter and spring. It thrives best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and benefits from annual mulching.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helleborus
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to hellebore aphid, hellebore leaf miner and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to hellebore leaf spot and hellebore black death
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR)?
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) need?
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Helleborus argutifolius HGC Snow Fever ('Coseh 900'PBR)?
Propagate by seed or by division in autumn.
More in the Helleborus genus
- Helleborus argutifoliusholly-leaved hellebore
- Helleborus foetidusstinking hellebore
- Helleborus foetidus 'Chedglow Variegated' (v)
- Helleborus foetidus 'Green Giant'
- Helleborus foetidus 'Red Silver'
- Helleborus foetidus 'Sienna'
- Helleborus lividus subsp. lividus
- Helleborus niger 'Double Fantasy' (d)
