Scientific Name
Helleborus lividus Aiton ex Curtis
Synonym(s)
Helleborus trifolius subsp. lividus, Helleborus trifolius var. lividus, Helleborus triphyllus
Common Name(s)
Majorcan Hellebore, Blue-Grey Hellebore, Purple Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Livid Lenten Rose
Scientific Classification
Family: Ranunculaceae
Subfamily: Ranunculoideae
Tribe: Helleboreae
Genus: Helleborus
Origin
Helleborus lividus is native to Majorca and possibly nearby Cabrera, Spain.
Flower
Color: Pinkish-green
Bloom Time: Midwinter to early spring
Description
Helleborus lividus is an evergreen perennial with biennial stems and glossy, deep green or bluish-green leaves. It grows up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
The flowers are pinkish-green, up to 2 inches (5 cm) wide, and borne in open clusters from midwinter to early spring.
Subspecies of Helleborus lividus
How to Grow and Care for Helleborus lividus
Place the Hellebore into well-draining, organic soil in filtered sun or a shady location when planting from seed or division. The Hellebore plant will return for many years. Ensure the space will accommodate growth and has proper sunlight.
Hellebores need a few hours of dappled light and grow successfully in shady areas. Plant the Hellebore under deciduous trees or scattered through a woodland garden or shaded natural area.
Soaking the soil where the Hellebore is growing helps it look its best. Hellebore care includes removing older leaves when they appear damaged. Care for Hellebores should also include careful fertilization. Too much nitrogen can lead to lush foliage and a shortage of blooms.
Plant Hellebore seeds in the fall. A 60-day moist-chilling period is required when planting Hellebore seeds. Planting seeds in the fall allows this to happen naturally in areas with cold winters. Wait three to four years for blooms on young plants grown from seed. Divide overgrown clumps in spring, after flowering, or in fall.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Hellebores.
Links
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