hellebore Harvington yellow speckled

Thrives in neutral to alkaline soils but tolerant of a range of 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. For more details see hellebore cultivation

Remove faded or damaged leaves as the flowers emerge

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe; propagate by division after flowering or late summer

Hellebore leaf miner, hellebore aphid, slugs and snails may be problematic

May be affected by hellebore leaf spot or hellebore black death