Overview
Helleborus odorus from Hungary is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Helleborus odorus from Hungary 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 odorus is a herbaceous perennial cultivar from the Ranunculaceae family, native to Hungary. It forms clumps of semi-evergreen or evergreen foliage and produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter or spring. This cultivar thrives 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 to UK zone H7 and is best propagated by seed or division in autumn.
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 odorus from Hungary 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 odorus from Hungary
- 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 odorus from Hungary?
Helleborus odorus from Hungary prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus odorus from Hungary need?
Helleborus odorus from Hungary 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 odorus from Hungary hardy in the UK?
Helleborus odorus from Hungary 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 odorus from Hungary?
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)
