Hellebore

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus x ericsmithii

Colour: White / cream / pink / purple
Flowering: Winter to spring
Height: Up to 18" (45 cm)
Family: Ranunculaceae
             Helleborus x ericsmithii    

 

Hellebores really brighten up a winter garden when very little is flowering.

There are many cultivars available. The one shown is ericsmithii. It likes partial shade in a well-drained environment and has pretty evergreen foliage.

Most Helebores are poisonous.

Helleborus x ericsmithii
                       Helleborus x ericsmithii

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