Main species of hellebore

Article Catalog

Helleborus serrata

smelly hellebore

black hellebore

Oriental hellebore

Other large species of hellebore

---

There are many varieties of hellebores, and they are a large family with hundreds of horticultural species. There are more than 20 large species of hellebore, among which the main species include the following.

Helleborus serrata

Helleborus serrata

Hellebore serrata, also known as Corsican hellebore, is characterized by evergreen leaves and light green flowers. Helleborus serrata has tall plants that easily produce seeds, and its leaves are shiny and have toothed edges. Self-sowing is easy to reproduce and is a good flower border material.

Smelly hellebore

< /p>

Stinking hellebore has beautiful leaves, gray-green flowers, and blooms in spring.

Smelly hellebore originates from the UK. It is an evergreen herb with dark green leaves and unpleasant smell. The flowers of stink hellebore are gray-green, and some varieties have red edges. The flowering period is late winter and early spring, and sometimes blooms at Christmas. In June, the old leaves need to be removed to promote the growth of new leaves and the growth will be better. The plant height and crown diameter are about 45cm. It likes a semi-shady environment and is a good potted flower.

Black hellebore

< /p>

Black hellebore, also known as "Christmas rose", has low-hanging flowers. Its first flowering period is January and can last until the end of April. Black hellebores have been crossed with other species, producing many excellent offspring.

Oriental hellebore

< /p>

Oriental hellebore flowers come in various colors, including pure white, apple green, light pink, apricot, dark purple and light black. There are dark red spots of different shades in the petals, and the flowers are round or star-shaped. Generally, white, pink and purple are more common. It blooms in late winter and early spring. It likes a semi-shady environment. It is vigorous and has a lifespan of 15 years or even longer.

Other large species of hellebore

< p>

There are other large species of hellebore, including hellebore sternensis, which is a hybrid between hellebore and ash hellebore. Red purple hellebore, its petals are purple. Iron chopsticks are native to the hillsides and forests of Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi and other places in western China.

Also includes gray hellebore and Turkish hellebore.

smelly hellebore

black hellebore

Oriental hellebore

Other large species of hellebore

- END -