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Eric Smith's hellebore | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Eric Smith's hellebore

Helleborus × ericsmithii

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Helleborus
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

H. x ericsmithii is a hybrid between H. x sternii and H. niger. Large white flowers, tinged pink, are produced on pink stems above toothed leaves that are green with white veins and a metallic sheen. Height to 35cm

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist, fertile and humus-rich. Partial shade is ideal but can tolerate full sun. Provide shelter from strong, cold winds. Mulch annually in autumn

Pruning

Remove faded or damaged foliage before the flowers appear

Propagation

Propagate by division. Although the cross may be made again, resultant plants are likely to be inferior. Professionally increased by micro-propagation

Pests

Prone to hellebore aphid and snails

Diseases

May be affected by hellebore leaf spot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years