Hellebore
Helleborus × hybridus 'Harvington white'

Common Name: Hellebore
Genus: Helleborus
Species: × hybridus
Cultivar: 'Harvington white'
Category: Groundcover Plants
Form: Perennial
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Partial shade | Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm) |
Soil: Heavy neutral to alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to April
- Flower colour: white
- Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation
Pretty pendent or outward-facing saucer-shaped white flowers from February to April and leathery deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores they prefer a heavy neutral to alkaline soil.
- Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.
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