

Deschampsia cespitosa

Deschampsia cespitosa

Thymus citriodorus

Pulmonaria dacica

Centaurea montana

Liatris spicata

Helleborus orientalis

Eupatorium rugosum

Helleborus orientalis

Luzula nivea

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris

Anemone hybrida

Helleborus orientalis

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris

Geranium pratense

Helleborus orientalis

Delphinium elatum

Origanum vulgare

Origanum vulgare

Brunnera macrophylla

Monarda

Astrantia major

Lathyrus odoratus

Astrantia major

Thymus citriodorus

Delphinium elatum
For successful cultivation of this hellebore, select a location in partial shade to shade, ideally under the canopies of deciduous trees or shrubs, which will provide it with protection from sunburn in the summer and, in winter when they are without leaves, plenty of light. The soil should be deep, well-draining and humous, with plenty of nutrients and calcium. Because the plant has a deep root system, it does not tolerate frequent transplanting well, so choose the planting spot carefully. When planting the seedlings, maintain a spacing of approximately 50 cm (4–6 plants per m²) so that the plants have enough space for air circulation. This is important as a prevention against fungal diseases, such as black spot, which can appear in damp and unventilated environments.
Stinking hellebore requires moderate watering; the soil should not completely dry out, but the plant also does not tolerate permanent waterlogging, which would lead to root rot. During a dry summer, occasional watering is beneficial for the formation of flower buds for the next season. Regarding fertilizing, in the spring the plant will appreciate an addition of mature compost or a fertilizer containing calcium, which this species prefers. Given that it is fully frost-hardy (down to -28 °C), it does not need any special winter protection in open ground. In severe frosts, the stems may lie flat on the ground, which is a natural defense mechanism; as soon as it warms up, they will straighten up again.
Unlike other species of garden hellebores, with Helleborus foetidus not all of last year's leaves are removed in the spring, because the flower stalks grow directly from the leafy stems. Therefore, remove only mechanically damaged, infected, or completely dried parts to preserve the vitality of the plant and its natural appearance. Be careful during any handling; the entire plant is poisonous and the sap can irritate the skin, so always use protective gloves. If you desire to grow it in a container, choose a sufficiently deep pot with excellent drainage so the roots have somewhere to grow. However, it is necessary to insulate the container in winter or sink it into a flowerbed so that the root ball does not freeze through, which is a greater risk for plants in pots than in open ground.
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.

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

Helleborus

Helleborus

Helleborus argutifolius

Helleborus

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa