Helleborus croaticus - P12

Description
The Croatian hellebore (Helleborus croaticus) is an upright perennial that produces purple-red, cup-shaped flowers from March to May. Its fingered leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with calcareous, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Croatian hellebore is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Croatian hellebore are medium green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Croatian hellebore has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Christmas roses should not be transplanted. If left alone, they can grow very old and develop into lush clumps.

Flower
Helleborus croaticus forms cupped, purple-red flowers from March.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden