Overview
Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) 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 x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. As a cultivar of the Helleborus genus, it features evergreen foliage and produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter and spring. It thrives in partial shade with a north-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and benefits from annual mulching. Propagation is by division or seed.
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 x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) 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 x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d)
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d)?
Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) need?
Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) hardy in the UK?
Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d) 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 x hybridus 'Double Bicolor' (d)?
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)
