Stinking Hellebore
Stinking Hellebore
Helleborus foetidus
Helleborus foetidus
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- Winter-flowering with fresh green flowers from late winter to early spring.
- Shade-tolerant and ideal for dark borders under trees.
- Winter-hardy and retains attractive foliage all year round.
- Low maintenance and suitable for natural garden styles.
- Animal- and slug-resistant; stays upright in the border.
Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore brings a unique touch with nodding green blossoms that brighten late-winter gardens. A hardy perennial, it forms steady clumps and begins the year with quiet, refined color.
Its evergreen leaves stay tidy, while blooms glow in cool shade and draw in early pollinators. This plant offers early spring color and a resilient habit.
Ideal for woodland margins and naturalized beds, it adapts to a variety of soils and adds year‑round presence in a shady, sheltered spot. Pollinator friendly and robust.
Care and Watering
Helleborus foetidus, the Stinking Hellebore, prefers cool, partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. Water steadily in dry spells, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Maintenance
Remove spent flowers and tattered leaves after flowering to keep foliage tidy. Divide crowded clumps every few years in autumn.
Location
Plant in a sheltered spot away from strong winds; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. It suits woodland borders or shaded borders.
Tips
Mulch with leaf mould, avoid overwatering, and watch for snails. Keep roots cool and moist for best growth.
Helleborus foetidus, the striking stinking hellebore, gives a subtle yet powerful winter accent. The greenish flowers and finely divided leaves form a decorative and robust element between perennials and other winter bloomers.
The fresh colors contrast beautifully with autumn and winter tones and provide lasting appeal within the shade plants assortment.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Shade, Part shade |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Rotting plant. |
| Flower color | Green |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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