Helleborus Lividus
When does this Helleborus flower?
The Helleborus Lividus already starts flowering in December. Its attractive flowers stay beautiful into March. Because the Helleborus flowers in the Winter and in early spring, it is a most attractive plant for bees that are waking from their winter sleep. It is truly a bee attracting plant! The Helleborus belongs to the perennials. This is remarkable because unlike most perennials these winter flowering plants stay beautifully green during the winter. They are even at their beautiful best during that time!
Moisture levels:
Normal, not too wet
Location:
Semi-shade/shade
Height:
To 50 cm
Evergreen or deciduous:
Evergreen
Pruning:
Cut off old or diseased leaves
Fertilizing:
In spring and/or autumn using calcium and/or humus
Flower:
Hanging flower bunches with yellow stamens, can be green or purple
Flowering period:
December – March
Trivia:
Because Helleborus is one of very few plants that flower in the winter and early spring, it also attracts early bees that are waking from their winter sleep