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Helleborus Foetidus | Stinking Hellebore
Helleborus Foetidus | Stinking Hellebore

Helleborus Foetidus | Stinking Hellebore

SKU: RH30007466
9cm pot
£7.99 £9.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£18.39 £22.99 £6.13 each
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2 litre pot
£13.79 £22.99
Available to order from late spring
3 × 2 litre pots
£32.99 £54.99 £11.00 each
Available to order from late spring
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Overview

Nodding, bell-shaped, pale green flowers with purple edges appear above clumps of deeply divided dark green leaves from January to April. Our native 'stinking hellebore' is aptly named as the leaves give off an unpleasant odour when crushed. This is an unusual, architectural plant for a shady border or woodland garden, or beneath deciduous shrubs, where its evergreen foliage can be shown off in autumn and winter.

Specifications

  • Position: partial shade
  • Soil: any moist, neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: January to April
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Toxicity: Harmful to humans and pets if eaten, skin irritant

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould, compost or manure to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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