Overview
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and containers.
About
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' is a clump-forming, evergreen herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Helleborus, which is known for its rhizomatous or semi-evergreen perennials with palmate basal foliage or upright leafy stems. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered spot with fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and containers. The plant produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter and spring, adding seasonal interest during these months.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helleborus
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, woodland gardens, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helleborus 'Coseh 1080'
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helleborus 'Coseh 1080'?
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' need?
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' hardy in the UK?
Helleborus 'Coseh 1080' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Helleborus 'Coseh 1080'?
Division, seed.
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)
