hellebore [Walberton's Rosemary]

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

Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe, or by division in late spring after flowering. Named cultivars do not come true from seed

May be affected by hellebore aphid and snails

May be affected by hellebore black death, hellebore leaf spot and a virus