Helleborus sternii Boughton Beauty
Helleborus sternii Boughton Beauty
Helleborus sternii Boughton Beauty
Helleborus sternii Boughton Beauty
Helleborus sternii Boughton Beauty
Helleborus x sternii Boughton Beauty
Stern's hybrid Hellebore
Beautiful young plant with buds. Well packaged;
monique, 16/02/2021
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Description
Helleborus x sternii Boughton Beauty is a hybrid hellebore derived from H.argutifolia, the Corsican hellebore, and H.lividus, its close relaitive native to the Balearic Islands. 'Boughton Beauty' is a rather compact variety, with superb evergreen foliage with hints of tin and slate, purple on the underside, and producing clusters of green flowers that take on lovely shades of aged silk as they fade, blushing pink and purple over time. This collector's perennial is a treasure for shaded areas of the garden, to be planted under trees.
Helleborus x sternii is a horticultural hybrid initially obtained in England in 1939 by Dr. Frederic Stern. This plant inherited the robustness of the Corsican hellebore and the beautiful colours of its other parent, which can be observed both on the foliage and the flowers.
'Boughton Beauty' is a very beautiful selection obtained at Boughton House by Valérie Finnis, characterised by green foliage with almost metallic grey slate reflections, finely veined with silver, showing a purple underside. It is also distinguished by its rose-purple stems and its green flowers that turn pink-purple on the outside, and pale yellow on the inside. This perennial will reach a maximum height of 45cm (18in) when in bloom, with a spread of 50cm (20in). The flowering takes place in winter, more or less early depending on the climate, from December to March-April. The 4cm (2in) diameter flowers are simple and rounded, cup-shaped, with green stamens in their centre. They are gathered in clusters at the end of the flower stalks. The evergreen and leathery foliage is composed of palmate leaves divided into 3 lanceolate segments, quite wide, with toothed and spiny edges. The Hellebore does not like to be moved: once established, young plants sometimes take 2 years to flower. The seeds, formed abundantly, are sown in April-May by ants. They easily germinate after exposure to cold, the following winter.
Use hellebores like elements of an ancient tapestry, mixing them with woodland plants in brighter colours. This Mediterranean-origin Boughton Beauty hellebore allows gardeners in dry and warm climates to adopt a different but equally fascinating Christmas rose in their garden, without fearing it will die of thirst in summer. It can be planted in groups, near the entrance of the house, in a shaded location, to fully enjoy its extraordinary presence throughout the year and its precious flowering. It is an excellent plant for slightly shaded areas, for example on the edge of a grove or a clear woodland, in the company of Euphorbia amygdaloides, Geranium macrorrhizum, Glechoma hederacea, Algerian Iris, or less exuberant periwinkles, for example.
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Helleborus
x sternii
Boughton Beauty
Ranunculaceae
Stern's hybrid Hellebore
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hellebore Boughton Beauty grows in any neutral to limestone soil, preferably deep and loose, well-drained, in partial or light shade. It is hardy to about -10°C (14°F), in healthy soil and sheltered conditions. This perennial should be planted in early autumn in mild climates, in spring in cooler climates. It thrives in deeply worked soil mixed with leaf compost and river sand. Water the plants well after planting and then add a layer of mulch 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) thick. Regularly remove faded leaves to improve flowering. Ensure a planting distance of 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) between each plant to promote their development. The Hellebore does not tolerate severe frost or waterlogged soil that can cause its roots to rot.
Sowing fresh seeds in April-May will produce sometimes surprising plants, but different from the parent plant. The seeds will only germinate after the cold of the following winter. Young hellebores will only bloom after several years of cultivation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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