Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) — Clump-forming

Overview

Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (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 Ellen Yellow Spotted' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and produces sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter or spring. It thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, favouring fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained loam with a neutral pH. Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and benefits from annual mulching. Propagation can be achieved by division or seed.

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
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 Ellen Yellow Spotted' (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 Ellen Yellow Spotted' (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 Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d)?

Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) need?

Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d) hardy in the UK?

Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' (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 Ellen Yellow Spotted' (d)?

Division, seed.

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