Helleborus argutifolius Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Helleborus argutifolius, or known as holly-leaved hellebore, is an evergreen perennial with large clusters of usually pale green, nodding, cup-shaped flowers. It typically blooms profusely for weeks from late winter to early summer. Ideal for brightening up a shady garden, this hellebore is more sun tolerant than others. With proper care, it can grow to 3 feet or more.
Common Name |
The holly-leaved hellebore, or Corsican hellebore
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Helleborus argutifolius
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Genus
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Helleborus
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Family
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Ranunculaceae
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Order
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Ranunculales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Helleborus argutifolius Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Helleborus argutifolius.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Helleborus argutifolius needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Helleborus argutifolius needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Helleborus argutifolius Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Helleborus argutifolius to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
20°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Helleborus argutifolius prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Helleborus argutifolius Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Helleborus argutifolius. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Helleborus argutifolius plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Helleborus argutifolius Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Helleborus argutifolius plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Helleborus argutifolius toxic to pets? |
Yes
Helleborus argutifolius are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Helleborus argutifolius Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Helleborus argutifolius, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
winter
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Helleborus argutifolius Native Region |
Find out where the Helleborus argutifolius plant originated. |
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Country |
France
Italy
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Corsica and Sardinia. |
