Helleborus × hybridus Harvington double blush (d)

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. See hellebore cultivation for more details

Remove old leaves to help prevent hellebore leaf spot, and deadhead to encourage more flowers

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

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, hellebore aphid, hellebore leaf miner, chafer grubs, vine weevil and mice

May be susceptible to hellebore black death, hellebore leaf spot, downy mildews, grey moulds (botrytis), smuts, and virus diseases