About
A shade-loving hellebore, with sturdy, palmately-lobed evergreen leaves. Cup-shaped blooms with prominent stamens open from midwinter to early spring. 'Single Burgundy' is a jewel of late winter.
About the genus
Helleborus can be rhizomatous, herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming a clump of pedate basal leaves, or evergreen with erect, leafy stems. Large, bowl-shaped flowers are borne in loose clusters in late winter or spring
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland borders, shaded beds, under deciduous trees. Superb winter interest.
Care notes
CultivationFertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade. Mulch annually.
PruningRemove old leaves in late autumn. Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings.
PropagationDivide after flowering in spring. Sow fresh seed in summer.
Pest resistanceAphids, leaf miners. Slugs on young growth.
Disease resistanceHellebore black death (virus). Hellebore leaf spot. Good hygiene essential.