Helleborus orientalis 'Xanthia'
hellebore
- Perennial
- 30-40 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
Early bloomer with cup-shaped, pale yellow flowers that last a long time. The foliage is deeply incised, leathery, and permanently decorative. Thrives in fresh, neutral to chalky soil. Highly frost-resistant. Suitable for underplanting shrubs and in combination with spring bulbs.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - April |
| Flower colour | Lemon, Light yellow, Creamy white |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Helleborus orientalis 'Xanthia' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common names |
NL: nieskruid EN: hellebore FR: hellébore DE: Lenzrosen |
| Origin | Hybrid |
