Majorcan Hellebore White Marble

A small, clump-forming, evergreen perennial, Helleborus lividus White Marble is rather tender, and, except in the mildest areas, is best grown in gritty compost in a cold, frost-free greenhouse or cool conservatory. The leathery, deep green leaves, divided into three toothed holly-like leaflets, are beautifully marbled in white and are lovely all year. In late winter and early spring, clusters of cup-shaped apple-green flowers, flushed with with pink, appear. Majorcan hellebore White Marble is a good nectar source for pollinators early in the year, and in the mildest areas does well on a bank under deciduous trees.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, preferably alkaline to neutral
Position: Partial shade
Flowering period: Late winter and early spring
Hardiness: Rather tender
Height: 18 (45cm) Spread: 18 (45cm)