Helleborus argutifolius

Description: It is a large perennial with bold, leathery, serrated-edged leaves and clusters of many pendulous pale-green exquisite cup-shaped blooms which open in winter and last until early spring.

Botanical Name Helleborus argutifolius

Common Name: Corsican hellebore Family: ranunculaceae Height: Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)

Foliage: Leaves along stem, dentate, trifoliate; often wintergreen

Flower: This species has flowers the colour of 'Granny Smith' apples, set against spiny, evergreen foliage. The flowers appear in winter, and remain on the plants for a long time.

Position: Full sun to dappled shade. Moist, well-drained, humus rich soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Prune: Prune old leaves in spring after new shoots make an appearance.

Feeding: Fertilize with well balanced fertilizer in spring, mulch annually in the fall with compost, leaf-mold or composted manure.