Overview
Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helleborus, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee 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 Field of Blooms hybrids picotee is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Helleborus genus. These plants are evergreen and develop palmate basal foliage, producing sizable, bowl-shaped blooms in late winter or spring. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations with 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 Field of Blooms hybrids picotee 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 Field of Blooms hybrids picotee
- 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 Field of Blooms hybrids picotee?
Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee need?
Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee hardy in the UK?
Helleborus x hybridus Field of Blooms hybrids picotee 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 Field of Blooms hybrids picotee?
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)
