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Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-leaved hellebore)

Other names: Corsican hellebore, Helleborus corsicus, Helleborus lividus subsp. corsicus , Corsican hellebore

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Species
H. argutifolius is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with pinnate leaves divided into elliptic, spiny-toothed, dark green leaflets and biennial flowering stems bearing clusters of nodding, bowl-shaped, pale green flowers in late winter and early spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.2 m 0.9 m 2-5 years
3 ft 2 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Suitable for heavy clay. For best results, provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Corsica, Sardinia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Aphids

Diseases

Black death of hellebores

Hellebore leaf spot

Remove faded foliage of Helleborus plants as flowers appear (optional)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Mulch in Autumn (optional)

Plant in neutral to alkaline soil (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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Plants in this Genus (264)

Helleborus

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Helleborus (any H. x hybridus, H. orientalis, or H. niger variety)
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Helleborus (any H. x hybridus, H. orientalis, or H. niger variety) Hellebore (any H. x hybridus, H. orientalis, or H. niger variety)
Helleborus x hybridus Blue-black
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Helleborus x hybridus Blue-black Lenten rose Blue-black
Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'
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Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace' Holly-leaved hellebore 'Silver Lace'
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob'
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Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Blue Metallic Lady' (Lady Series)
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Blue Metallic Lady' (Lady Series) Lenten rose 'Blue Metallic Lady'
Helleborus x sahinii 'Winter Bells'
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Helleborus x sahinii 'Winter Bells' Hellebore 'Winter Bells'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Pink Lady' (Lady Series)
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Pink Lady' (Lady Series) Lenten rose 'Pink Lady'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar'
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar' Lenten rose 'Mrs Betty Ranicar'
Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine'
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Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Sunshine' Hybrid hellebore 'Winter Sunshine'
Helleborus x hybridus primrose-flowered
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Helleborus x hybridus primrose-flowered Lenten rose primrose-flowered
Helleborus x ballardiae 'HGC Cinnamon Snow'
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Helleborus x ballardiae 'HGC Cinnamon Snow' Hellebore 'HGC Cinnamon Snow'
Helleborus x ballardiae 'HGC Pink Frost'
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Helleborus x ballardiae 'HGC Pink Frost' Hellebore 'HGC Pink Frost'
Helleborus x ballardiae 'December Dawn'
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Helleborus x ballardiae 'December Dawn' Hellebore 'December Dawn'
Helleborus x nigercors 'Alabaster'
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Helleborus x nigercors 'Alabaster' Hellebore 'Alabaster'
Helleborus x nigercors 'HGC Green Corsican'
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Helleborus x nigercors 'HGC Green Corsican' Hellebore 'HGC Green Corsican'
Helleborus x nigercors 'Morning's Pride'
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Helleborus x nigercors 'Morning's Pride' Hellebore 'Morning's Pride'
Helleborus x nigercors 'Pink Beauty'
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Helleborus x nigercors 'Pink Beauty' Hellebore 'Pink Beauty'
Helleborus x nigercors 'Vulcan Beauty'
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Helleborus x nigercors 'Vulcan Beauty' Hellebore 'Vulcan Beauty'
Helleborus 'Moonshine'
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Helleborus 'Moonshine' Hellebore 'Moonshine'
Helleborus orientalis 'Montsegur'
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Helleborus orientalis 'Montsegur' Lenten rose 'Montsegur'
Helleborus x hybridus Harvington double yellow
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Helleborus x hybridus Harvington double yellow Hybrid lenten rose Harvington double yellow
Helleborus x hybridus Harvington yellow
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Helleborus x hybridus Harvington yellow Hybrid lenten rose Harvington yellow
Helleborus x hybridus Hillier hybrids, burgundy
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Helleborus x hybridus Hillier hybrids, burgundy Hybrid lenten rose Hillier hybrids, burgundy
Helleborus x hybridus 'Citron'
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Citron' Hybrid lenten rose 'Citron'
Helleborus x hybridus 'Philip Ballard'
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Helleborus x hybridus 'Philip Ballard' Hybrid lenten rose 'Philip Ballard'
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Discuss Helleborus argutifolius with other Shoot members

Re: Euphorbia

Nicola
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Thanks Diana. I think you are right - do you meant the 3rd photo? It was added by a member. We will look into this. Thanks again Nicola
Posted: Thursday 8th of August 2013 06:47 PM Last reply: Thursday 8th of August 2013 06:48 PM

Re: Euphorbia

Carol
657 0
Are you saying the picture on the Shoot plant details page is wrong? I think the first one is definitely a Hellebore, but the third does look like a euphorbia. Maybe Nicola can sort it out.
Posted: Thursday 8th of August 2013 03:49 PM

Euphorbia

Shoot User
657 2
Definitely euphorbia and not hellebore!
[LINK]http://www.squidoo.com/poisonous-plants-hellebore-oleander-periwinkle[/LINK]My web page Poisonous Plants: Hellebore, Oleander and Vinca or Periwinkle
Posted: Thursday 8th of August 2013 02:33 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:06 PM

Euphorbia

Shoot User
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Definitely euphorbia and not hellebore!
[LINK]http://www.squidoo.com/poisonous-plants-hellebore-oleander-periwinkle[/LINK]
Posted: Thursday 8th of August 2013 02:32 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:33 PM

Euphorbia

Shoot User
593 0
Definitely euphorbia and not hellebore!
[LINK]http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/lens9741421_39c29e049c45467213530383204da9e2.jpg[/LINK]
Posted: Thursday 8th of August 2013 02:28 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:02 PM

Re: wrong photo?

Nicola
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Hi Franne you are right. It was added in error by Kevin. I'll look into getting it moved or deleted. Thanks! Nicola
Posted: Tuesday 31st of January 2012 06:07 PM
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