Helleborus lividus

Helleborus lividus – Graceful Winter Rose

Potted Helleborus lividus
Common Name: Graceful Winter Rose
Other names: Corsican hellebore
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Typically grows up to 30-45cm in height.

Helleborus lividus – Delivery

Delivery info: We ensure prompt delivery of healthy and robust Helleborus lividus plants, carefully packaged to maintain their vitality during transit.

Helleborus lividus – Characteristics

Mature Size: Reaching heights of 30-45cm and a spread of 45-60cm.
Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen.
Preferred position: Prefers partial shade to full shade.
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Forms clumps of leathery, toothed, dark green leaves and bears nodding, cup-shaped pale green to pinkish flowers with maroon veins.
Hardy or not Hardy: Generally hardy.
Diseases: Resistant to most diseases, but may suffer from leaf spot or black death if conditions are too damp.

Helleborus lividus – Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as ground cover under trees and shrubs. Adds interest and color to winter gardens.

Helleborus lividus – Characteristics

Preferred planting aspect: Partial shade to full shade.
Is it Frost Hardy: Generally frost hardy.
Fast or slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning advice: Remove old or damaged foliage in spring to tidy up the plant and encourage new growth.

Helleborus lividus – Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Planting Time: Best planted in early autumn or late spring.
Instruction: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Trench Preparation: Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and incorporate compost or well-rotted manure.
Positioning of Plants: Place in partial shade to full shade.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 45-60cm apart.
Pruning: Trim back old foliage in spring.

Facts About Products: Helleborus lividus is a charming evergreen perennial, perfect for adding year-round interest to shady spots in Irish gardens.