Hellebores

Hellebore Plant Types - Growing Different Hellebore Varieties

Hellebore Plant Types - Growing Different Hellebore Varieties
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8 Common Types of Hellebore Flowers

  1. How many varieties of hellebores are there?
  2. Can hellebores be divided?
  3. Which are the tallest hellebores?
  4. Do Hellebores come in different colors?
  5. Why do hellebores face down?
  6. Do hellebores like full sun?

How many varieties of hellebores are there?

At this time, there are approximately 20 different recognized hellebore species.

Can hellebores be divided?

Division. Hellebores are typically long-lived plants. ... They do not usually need to be divided for the health of the plant, but if you wish to transplant or divide a hellebore, that is best done in September or October.

Which are the tallest hellebores?

The largest is the Corsican hellebore (Helleborus argutifolius). Growing to about 4 feet tall, it features nodding, pale green flowers and clumping, holly-like foliage. Unlike most of the other varieties, it performs best in full sun.

Do Hellebores come in different colors?

Hellebores come in virtually any color you want: white, green, pink, apricot, and purple, to name just a few. We breeders haven't created a worthy true blue or true red, but we're working on it.

Why do hellebores face down?

Hellebore Blooms

Older varieties of hellebores have nodding blooms that face downward. Breeding has been focused on the development of larger blooms, and blooms that face upward.

Do hellebores like full sun?

Hellebores are great for adding winter- and early-spring interest to borders. Most like a position in light shade with full sun for part of the day. ... Helleborus argutifolius and Helleborus × sternii are best for sun. They should also be sheltered from strong, cold winds.

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