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Helleborus orientalis

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Helleborus orientalis (hellebore) bears showy and greyish fuchsia blooms during mid-spring. The foliage is dark green in colour and evergreen.
Special Characteristics In the winter, Helleborus orientalis provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Helleborus orientalis (hellebore) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.