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Garden Diary
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Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk strain
Stinking Hellebore |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.256.250
Highly valued in milder regions, for their winter effect in the garden. This strain forms a clump of deeply cut leathery green foliage on red stems, bearing upright sprays of nodding, cup shaped greenish flowers, each edged with reddish purple. The plant has a slightly skunky smell when in bloom. Flowers appear in late winter and very early spring. Performs best in regions with a mild maritime climate. Gardeners in colder climates would be wise to mulch around the base of the clump with leaves in very late fall. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant.
Further details for
Helleborus foetidus Wester Flisk strain
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Green
Red
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Specimen
Woodland
Height
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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