Overview
Helleborus 'Snow Queen' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Helleborus 'Snow Queen' 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 'Snow Queen' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Helleborus genus, known for its rhizomatous or semi-evergreen growth habit. It produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter or spring, adding interest during these seasons. The plant features semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage and thrives best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, suitable for all orientations. It prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens.
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 'Snow Queen' 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 'Snow Queen'
- 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 'Snow Queen'?
Helleborus 'Snow Queen' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus 'Snow Queen' need?
Helleborus 'Snow Queen' 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 'Snow Queen' hardy in the UK?
Helleborus 'Snow Queen' 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 'Snow Queen'?
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)
