Helleborus croaticus
hellebore
- Perennial
- 20-40 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
An early spring bloomer with drooping, purple-green flowers and soft speckles. Evergreen, deeply incised leaves, and a compact growth habit. Thrives in cool, well-drained, fertile soil with a little lime. It blooms from late winter into spring, making it suitable for natural plantings and woodland gardens.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - April |
| Flower colour | White, Purple, Pink, Light pink |
| Growth habit | Rosette |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Helleborus croaticus |
|---|---|
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common names |
NL: nieskruid EN: hellebore FR: hellébore DE: Lenzrosen |
| Origin | Europe |
