Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' (Lime Green Hellebore) — Clump forming

Overview

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained and humus-rich soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shade garden, woodland garden, borders and containers.

About

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' (Lime Green Hellebore) is a perennial cultivar within the genus Helleborus, a group of herbaceous or evergreen flowering plants in the Ranunculaceae family. This cultivar thrives in partial to full shade and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil that is moist and neutral to alkaline in pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best suited to sheltered aspects such as north, east, or west. Suitable for shade gardens, woodland borders, and containers, it requires removal of old leaves in late winter or early spring and should be propagated by division or seed. Like many hellebores, it is toxic.

About the genus

Commonly known as hellebores, the Eurasian genus Helleborus consists of approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, within which it gave its name to the tribe of Helleboreae. Many hellebore species are poisonous.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Helleborus

Sunlight: partial shade, shade
Soil type: well-drained, humus-rich
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moist
Aspect: north, east, west
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: shade garden, woodland garden, borders, containers
Toxicity: toxic

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green'

Cultivation: Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.
Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Propagation: Division in autumn or seed, though seed may not come true to type.
Pest resistance: Hellebore aphid, Hellebore leaf miner, Snails
Disease resistance: Hellebore leaf spot, Hellebore black death

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green'?

Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.

Where is the best place to plant Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green'?

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' need?

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' grows best in well-drained and humus-rich soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.

How do I prune Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green'?

Remove old or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

Is Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' hardy in the UK?

Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green'?

Division in autumn or seed, though seed may not come true to type.

Is Helleborus 'Harv. Lime Green' toxic?

Toxic.

From the Fenn Plants journal

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