Genus: Helleborus

Hellebores are widely grown in gardens for their winter and spring flowers. Many species are poisonous!

Helleborus photos

  • A garden flower photo (Helleborus sp.)
    By Wolf
  • A garden flower photo (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose))
    By asyaver
  • Helleborus Hillier Hybrid Purple (Helleborus hillier hyrbid purple)
    By joclark
  • A garden flower photo (Helleborus niger)
    By mcatama
  • purple hellebore (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose))
    By Sarah65
  • New Double Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose))
    By spritzhe..
  • hellebore (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose))
    By Sarah65
  • A garden flower photo (Helleborus orientalis)
    By Michael1
  • Heleborus nigra 'White' (Helleborus niger (Christmas rose))
    By Shellizon
  • Helleborus foetidus "Wester flisk" (Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore))
    By maxgarden
  • Helleborus foetidus "Wester flisk" (Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore))
    By maxgarden
  • Helleborus argutifolius (Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore))
    By maxgarden
  • Helleborus argutifolius (Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore))
    By maxgarden
  • Helleborus niger (Helleborus niger (Christmas rose))
    By RobertR
  • Helleborus niger (Helleborus niger (Christmas rose))
    By RobertR
  • Hellebore bloom (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose))
    By spritzhe..
  • Not Canabis after all then - thank goodness! (Helleborus dumetorum)
    By PeterH
  • Helleborus argutifolius (Helleborus argutifolius)
    By AndrewR
  • helleborous (Helleborus)
    By treesand..
  • helleborus (helleborus x hybrious)
    By treesand..
  • Double Hellebore (Helleborus x hybridus)
    By spritzhe..
  • Bee visiting Helleborus (Helleborus)
    By treesand..
  • Helleborus (Helleborus)
    By treesand..
  • Helleborus x ericsmithii in full flower (Helleborus x ericsmithii)
    By AndrewR

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Species of Helleborus

Members growing plants in this genus

  • anna

    Anna

    joined 13 Feb, 2007

    1 plant

  • mcatama

    Mcatama

    joined 29 Nov, 2007

    69 plants

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

  • maxgarden

    Maxgarden

    joined 4 Dec, 2007

    68 plants

  • majeekahead

    Majeekahead

    joined 18 Oct, 2007

    398 plants

  • AndreaRichter

    Andrearichter

    joined 15 Nov, 2007

    71 plants

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • treesandthings

    Treesandthi..

    joined 16 Feb, 2008

    158 plants

  • Grenville

    Grenville

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    149 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    218 plants

  • greenfreakman

    Greenfreakman

    joined 18 Mar, 2008

    9 plants

  • joclark

    Joclark

    joined 12 Apr, 2008

    199 plants

  • Michael1

    Michael1

    joined 17 Apr, 2008

    17 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

  • asyaver

    Asyaver

    joined 10 Jun, 2008

    50 plants

  • Wolf

    Wolf

    joined 18 Jul, 2008

    21 plants

Comments:

Sarah65

Sarah65

24 Jul, 2008

 

It is easily available here in my part of the states and south western Canada too. I have seen a few postings from UK gardeners so you should be able find it. Welcome aboard Sarah!

On photo - hellebore

sarahc

Sarahc

23 Jul, 2008

 

beautiful photo, does this plant grow in shaded area and is it easily available, as i would love to grow it in my garden

On photo - hellebore

Marguerite

Marguerite

23 Jul, 2008

 

Yes I think so too, and just imagine how many seeds have fallen into the ground and perhaps will emerge again in spring, now you are looking after it again. You'll have a lot of surprises.

On photo - Untitled

Wolf

Wolf

23 Jul, 2008

 

Clumps of these are coming up under the roses and azaleas in the front garden, it makes me suspect that once upon a time this garden was well tended.

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Marguerite

Marguerite

23 Jul, 2008

 

Beautiful!

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Sarah65

Sarah65

22 Jul, 2008

 

It is also called Lenten Rose, survives nicely in dry shade and blooms in the early spring.

On photo - hellebore

1198

1198

22 Jul, 2008

 

Beautiful picture...what color.

On photo - Hellebore bloom

1198

1198

22 Jul, 2008

 

what a nice photo and lovely plant. I'm not familiar with it.

On photo - hellebore

1198

1198

22 Jul, 2008

 

What a beautiful plant and picture!

On photo - purple hellebore

1198

1198

22 Jul, 2008

 

Beautiful!

Marguerite

Marguerite

22 Jul, 2008

 

Lovely colours, beautiful photo.The light shining through is really nice. Thank you for looking at my pics.

On photo - hellebore

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

21 Jun, 2008

 

If you are talking about Helleborus foetidus, then my RHS Plantfinder book says'widely available', meaning that most Nurseries have it. They would probably stock it in late winter /early spring. I don't know about seeds, I've never come across them in any catalogues. Possibly wild flower specialist firms might have it as it is a native plant?

TasteyG

Tasteyg

9 Jun, 2008

 

Very showy :)

Sarah65

Sarah65

21 May, 2008

 

Gorgeous!

Gillian

Gillian

21 May, 2008

 

How beautiful!

Chrispook

Chrispook

21 May, 2008

 

Wonderful flowers.

granniesgarden

Granniesgar..

13 May, 2008

 

This looks great. I'm just growing on tiny heleborus and wondered what they'd look like come next winter. Thanks

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

23 Apr, 2008

 

The other two have no buds this year, but were bought as doubles. I wonder what colour they will be?

Janette

Janette

23 Apr, 2008

 

It sure is beautiful Spritz

mcmneil

Mcmneil

23 Apr, 2008

 

Mmm very nice indeed

mcmneil

Mcmneil

18 Apr, 2008

 

Mmm I like it very much.

On photo - hellebore

MikeC

Mikec

17 Apr, 2008

 

Yes indeed. Beautiful !

On photo - Untitled

Chrispook

Chrispook

17 Apr, 2008

 

Great photo

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Helofadigger

Helofadigger

2 Apr, 2008

 

'pack of 6 last year for pennies' a like minded woman, I like it! Hel.xxx..

On photo - Helleborus

Helofadigger

Helofadigger

2 Apr, 2008

 

I have to admit I hadn't thought of Helleborus at all for our garden but I'ave seen a few around and I'm very tempted to get a few now.Hel.xxx.

david

David

24 Mar, 2008

 

This pic makes the plant I found last month, and which you so kindly gave me info on, seem much more attractive, many thanks!

flcrazy

Flcrazy

24 Mar, 2008

 

Wow.! A very unique looking hellebore. I would have guessed it to be euphorbia.
I'm sure it's very rarely seen in cultivation. I'd love to have one.!

Buzzbee

Buzzbee

23 Mar, 2008

 

This is a really interesting picture - I've added it to my favourites.

On photo - Helleborus niger

Chrispook

Chrispook

23 Mar, 2008

 

One of my favourite flowers

On photo - Helleborus niger

majeekahead

Majeekahead

15 Mar, 2008

 

wow spritz what a stunner! - i am very jellous, my christmas roses where very dissapointing - did'nt get any flowers - just yellow looking leaves - T & M again!

On photo - Hellebore bloom

jacque

Jacque

13 Mar, 2008

 

Fantastic Pic :)

On photo - Hellebore bloom

AndrewR

Andrewr

10 Mar, 2008

 

Hazel - I bought mine at my local Notcutts Garden Centre. If you have one near you, ask them if they can get one for you. Alternatively, go to www.rhs.co.uk and use the Plant Finder. There are currently 40 suppliers, many of whom do mail order. Good luck with tracking it down.

Hazel

Hazel

10 Mar, 2008

 

Please where did you managed to find the h. ericsmithii? I have found it hard to track down....

AndrewR

Andrewr

6 Mar, 2008

 

They can be prone to disease but more often, I cut them off for asthetic reasons as the old leaves can look pretty tatty by now

Chrispook

Chrispook

6 Mar, 2008

 

It's a lovely colour. I would like it if they grew freely like that in my garden,

jacque

Jacque

6 Mar, 2008

 

Is it true Andrewr that you should cut off all its leaves 2? as their pron 2 dease?

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

5 Mar, 2008

 

A real beauty! Pity you don't know its name...but having looked it up, there is indeed a group called Helleborus x hybridus and this one looks like 'Peggy Ballard'

On photo - helleborus

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

5 Mar, 2008

 

I love Hellebores too. I'm hoping that the three I bought from the RHS this year will turn out well and flower next year - they are meant to be doubles! Two of mine planted last year have not flowered this year - very disappointing, as one was meant to be purple.

On photo - helleborous

Grenville

Grenville

4 Mar, 2008

 

Superb!
A lovely photo.
One of my favourite Spring plants

On photo - helleborus

jacque

Jacque

3 Mar, 2008

 

What a PINK !!!

On photo - helleborous

jacque

Jacque

3 Mar, 2008

 

this hellebore is a fab colour :D

On photo - helleborus

Janette

Janette

2 Mar, 2008

 

Sorry finger slipped

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Janette

Janette

2 Mar, 2008

 

Dont know about the name but like the colour

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Janette

Janette

2 Mar, 2008

 

Dont know about the name but like the colour

On photo - helleborus

majeekahead

Majeekahead

28 Feb, 2008

 

wow! i do like this! - defo worth the trip!

On photo - Double Hellebore

dibber

Dibber

27 Feb, 2008

 

This is a lovely example am very envious all mine seem to be singles have loads of babies have had to waste a lot no room.

On photo - Double Hellebore

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

27 Feb, 2008

 

As you see, you can! Andrew has a mouth-watering purple one - have a look at his photo...I have just received three baby doubles from the RHS and potted them up today - they should flower next year, with a bit of luck and care!

On photo - Double Hellebore

jacque

Jacque

27 Feb, 2008

 

I love this Hellebore didnt no you could get DOUBLES !Its truely lovely :)

On photo - Double Hellebore

hollyeves

Hollyeves

26 Feb, 2008

 

what a lovely pink.... helleborus...........

On photo - Helleborus

AndrewR

Andrewr

23 Feb, 2008

 

This was planted in March 2003 and is obviously enjoying its postion

hollyeves

Hollyeves

23 Feb, 2008

 

Mine is newly planted last year and only has one flower. yours is great.

jacque

Jacque

20 Feb, 2008

 

Fantastic BARGAIN ; D

On photo - Helleborus

treesandthings

Treesandthi..

20 Feb, 2008

 

Sorry I dont know it's proper name. It is one of my typical cheap purchases pack of 6 last year for pennies.

On photo - Helleborus

jacque

Jacque

20 Feb, 2008

 

What a Great Picture of a BEAUTIFUL HELLEBORE?Do you no what its called Trees&Things? :D

On photo - Helleborus

jacque

Jacque

11 Feb, 2008

 

What a PICTURE PERFECT : )The Hellborus is so LOVELY

On photo - Helleborus foetidus

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

1 Feb, 2008

 

I've got this, too - it's all over the place in my garden. I finally realised last year that I had to cut off the seed heads before they seeded themselves once again! It does provide some colour in the winter months, so I've left some plants.

On photo - Hellebore

holly

Holly

1 Feb, 2008

 

I had this plant but it became a menace so I pulled it all out, or so I thought. I noticed a small shoot the other day near the pond, didn't have the heart to pull it out.

On photo - Hellebore

AndrewR

Andrewr

27 Jan, 2008

 

And easier than H.niger. Here on acid soil, I haven't managed to keep H.niger going for more than 18 months (it needs alkaline apparently). As a last ditch attempt, I have planted it beside a path and hope it gets its roots into the cement between the slabs

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

27 Jan, 2008

 

Lovely flower, a bit like a H. niger but better, I think.

majeekahead

Majeekahead

27 Jan, 2008

 

brilliant photo Andrew, you have really captured this well.