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.
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 |
| Leaf colour | Green, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Rosette |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, 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 |
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