Hellebore

GenusHelleborus

Also called hellebores, Christmas-rose

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Hellebore
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TypeFlowers

“Hellebores bear glossy, evergreen leaves and rose-like flowers which bloom in winter or early spring.” — How to Grow Hellebores: Shade-Loving Winter Blooms | Almanac.com

LightPartial Sun, Partial Shade

“Hellebores like the same conditions as many other early bloomers—cool, dappled shade and moist but well-draining, humusy soil.” — How to Grow Hellebores: Shade-Loving Winter Blooms | Almanac.com

Hardiness zones4 to 9

“Zones: 4 to 9; evergreen in warmer regions (6 to 9)” — How to Grow & Care for Hellebore Flowers | Garden Design

Propagationseed

“Hellebore seeds are available, but they are sold in seed packets” — How to Grow and Care for Hellebore

Ready whenlong-lived, remaining on the plant into early summer

“The flowers make up for their lack of fragrance by being long-lived, remaining on the plant into early summer.” — How to Grow Hellebores: Shade-Loving Winter Blooms | Almanac.com

ToxicityToxic to dogs and cats

“Helleborus niger and Helleborus orientalis are toxic” — How to Grow and Care for Hellebore

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