stinking hellebore
Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Greenish-white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
green,brown Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly') is a shade-loving, evergreen perennial requiring moist, nutrient-rich soil. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season to ensure optimal health. During this time, water twice a week to a depth of approximately 1 inch. The soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings, so be sure to check the soil's moisture content before each watering. Avoid watering the stems and leaves, as it may encourage rot and disease. Reduce watering over winter months to once every 1-2 weeks. During periods of heavy rain, it may not be necessary to water at all.
sunlight
Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly') prefers partial shade to full sun, meaning it should be exposed to direct sunlight for no more than 8 hours at a time. This plant should not be planted in direct scorching sun for long periods of time. Ideally, it should be placed in areas that get morning sun and afternoon shade as this will give the plant the ideal balance of light exposure. During the summer months, it is best to provide Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly') with additional shade by placing a cloth or umbrella over it during the hottest part of the day.
pruning
Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly') should be pruned once in the early spring, after the flowering period has completed. Pruning should be done carefully as it will reduce the overall size of the plant and will need to be done for several years in order to keep the plant healthy. When pruning, make sure to avoid cutting off any of the flower stems, as this will reduce flowering for next year. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and thin out overcrowded areas to ensure light and air get to all parts of the plant. Cut back branches of up to half their length to encourage bushier growth and make the plant appear fuller. The amount of pruning required for stinking hellebore depends on how well the plant is growing and how desired look it needs to have. Pruning can be done anytime from late autumn to early spring.
