Helleborus argutifolius

CORSICAN HELLEBORE
syn. H. corsicus, H. lividus
Family: Ranunculaceae

Quick Jumps

Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Geographic Origin
Corsica, Sardinia.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 4-24.
USDA zones: 6-9.
Mature size:
Height: 4 feet (120 cm).
Width: 3 feet (90 cm).
Flowering period:
November through February.
Flowering attributes:
Pendant, pale chartreuse flowers.
Leaf attributes:
Glossy, toothed, tri-foliate, silver-green leaves.
Growth habit
Clump forming.
Light:
Full sun to dappled shade.
Soil:
Moist, well-drained, humus rich soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Feeding:
Fertilize with well balanced fertilizer in spring, mulch annually in the fall with compost, leaf-mold or composted manure.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed as soon as ripe, winter over in a cold frame. | Divide after flowering.
Pruning Methods:
Prune old leaves in spring after new shoots make an appearance.

 

Rainy Side Notes

Flowers may bloom in autumn. Looks great planted with our native Polystichum munitum (western sword ferns) at the base of Viburnum trilobum (highbush cranberry) in my garden. Great foliage plant along with its winter flowers, makes this perennial a great year round plant.

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Photographed in author's garden.