Croatian hellebore

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A clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 40cm tall with rounded green leaves divided into a number of narrow leaflets that may be tinged with purple. Slightly nodding flowers 2-3cm across borne in spring are a deep purple to reddish purple with greenish hues on the inside of the petals

Scientific classification

Species: Croatian hellebore (Helleborus croaticus)
Genus: Helleborus
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Croatian hellebore pictures

Distribution of Croatian hellebore

Distribution map

Croatia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Croatian hellebore

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Croatian hellebore care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Growing

Best grown in moist, fertile and humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive wet from late summer to early spring when the plant is dormant; see hellebore cultivation

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