
The hellebore seedlings we offer are grown from seed. With plants propagated this way, each one is a bit unique – nature sometimes adds its …
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Hellebore is an undemanding, long-lived perennial that even a complete beginner can easily grow. In the garden, choose a spot for it in partial shade or shade, ideally under the canopies of trees or shrubs, where it will have natural protection. It thrives best in well-drained, loamy soil that is sufficiently rich in humus. Plant the supplied seedlings at a distance of approximately 50 centimeters apart, which corresponds to four to six plants per square meter. This generous spacing will ensure sufficient air circulation, thereby naturally preventing the development of fungal diseases, such as gray mold or black spot.
During the season, the plant requires moderate watering. Keep the soil slightly moist, but beware of waterlogging, which hellebores tolerate poorly. The most important intervention for the plant comes at the end of winter, right before the first buds appear. At this moment, cut off and remove all unsightly or damaged leaves from the previous year. New flowers will stand out much better thanks to this. Furthermore, always dispose of the cut leaves immediately and do not put them in the compost; this will prevent the spread of any diseases from the previous season. Over the summer, the hellebore will then form a new, healthy clump of dark green leathery leaves.
This perennial is highly frost-resistant and will easily handle temperatures dropping down to -28 °C, so it requires no special winter protection. Although it is a very hardy plant, it can occasionally be troubled by pests. What to watch out for the most:
Aphids: Regularly check young shoots and the first buds.
Snails and slugs: Especially in the spring, they can chew on the new fragile leaves.
Vine weevil: Chews typical ornaments on the edges of the leaves, and its larvae at the roots are also dangerous. The plant attracts early pollinators to its first spring blooms, so in February and March, your garden will be enlivened by bees. All parts of the plant are poisonous, so we recommend using gardening gloves when handling and cutting it. If you like cutting flowers for a vase, remember an important rule. Cut hellebores only when prominent seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures; earlier they tend to wilt and the stems will not hold the flower in an upright position.
Customers often ask us if it is possible to grow hellebore in a pot or window box as well. The good news is that yes, but it has its specifics. Hellebore forms a deep and rich root system, so it needs a sufficiently large and deep container. Do not forget very good drainage at the bottom of the pot and a drainage hole so that the water can always drain freely after watering. Use a high-quality humous substrate with a mix of loam. In a container, the plant will require more regular moisture checks so the substrate doesn't dry out completely, but at the same time, it must not stand in water. A hellebore grown this way will beautifully decorate shady terraces or entrance areas to the house exactly at a time when most other plants are still deeply asleep.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.


Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

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