Helleborus
'Painted'
Painted Hellebore
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Helleborus |
Cultivar |
'Painted' |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5a - 8b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4a - 7b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-29 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - 20 |
General Description |
Semi-evergreen perennial with pink-stained white flowers. |
Landscape |
As a specimen, in flowerbeds, woodland gardens and in informal rock gardens. |
Cultivation |
Thrives in moist, fertile and humus-rich soils that are neutral to alkaline. Partial shade to full sun. Needs to be sheltered from strong winds. |
Shape |
Upright drooping. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Hellebore aphids and snails. |
Habitat |
horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Robust stems. |
Leaf Description |
Broad, drooping 3-pronged leaves. |
Flower Description |
Drooping flowers. |
Colour Description |
Bright green stems, darker green leaves and pink-stained whitish-cream flowers. |