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hellebore [HGC Shooting Star] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hellebore [HGC Shooting Star]

Helleborus × ericsmithii HGC Shooting Star ('Coseh 790'^PBR)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Helleborus
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound of leathery, divided, dark green leaves with silvery veins and spiny edges. Flowers borne on short, erect, dark stems are creamy-white with pink reverses; pink and green tinges develop as the flowers age

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi 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

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich but well-drained soil which is preferably neutral or alkaline, in a position with shelter from strong, cold winds and in full sun or light dappled shade. Mulch every autumn; for more advice, see hellebore cultivation

Pruning

Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear

Propagation

Propagate by division of large clumps in early spring, watering well until they are established

Pests

May be affected by slugs, snails, vine weevil and hellebore aphid

Diseases

May be subject to hellebore leaf spot and hellebore black death

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsGreenhouseConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

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