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Helleborus lividus

Helleborus lividus
blue-grey Hellebore

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Hellebore lividus, a perennial with trailing bell-shaped flowers in shades of pinkish-purple and green.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December
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Description

Hellebore lividus is a perennial herbaceous plant forming a compact clump. It is a little-known variety that takes time to establish. Its long smooth purple-green stems bear charming flowers from February to March. This flowering is composed of clusters of 5 to 10 flowers that open into trailing bell-shaped blossoms. The flowers, measuring 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, are composed of 5 purple-pink petals on the reverse side and green on the inside with numerous green stamens.

This Hellebore has shiny dark green evergreen leaves with whitish midribs 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10in) long, composed of 3 elliptical (oval-shaped) and smooth leaflets. It is not very hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -8°C (17.6°F). Reaching a height of up to 45 cm (18in), Helleborus lividus is native to Majorca.

It is an ideal species to place among bushes. Its foliage structures flower beds. Place it next to deciduous species. It can also be grown in pots and placed in a veranda or cold greenhouse during winter. It pairs well with spring bulbs such as daffodils, fritillaries, or iris reticulata. You can also plant it with ferns and euphorbias. Hellebores are toxic, so they should be handled with caution.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time February to March
Flower size 5 cm
Flowering description Each seed-grown hellebore has a unique flower colour: therefore, slight variations in colours may exist between two plants, this is normal and unavoidable. However, if the difference is significant and alters the desired effect, we will refund or replace the affected plant.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Helleborus

Species

lividus

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

blue-grey Hellebore

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6914851

Planting and care

Hellebore lividus likes semi-shaded areas, sheltered from cold drafts. Plant it in fertile, moist but well-drained and fairly rich soil. It tolerates short periods of drought and can withstand limestone. You can add good compost or leaf compost to help it establish. Mulch every year in autumn. Hellebore doesn't like excessive water so improve soil drainage with gravel if necessary. Remove faded flowers if you don't want seeds. This perennial can be prone to aphids. If the soil is not well-drained enough, black spots may appear and cause the foliage to dry out. To make them disappear, simply improve the drainage.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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