Tibetan hellebore

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H. thibetanus is a deciduous perennial to 45cm tall. The divided leaves, with saw-like teeth, are borne in spring and early summer before dying back. Clusters of two to eight, bell-shaped flowers, 5-6cm in diameter, appear in early spring. The papery-textured flowers are white at first, fading through pale pink to green, often with conspicuous dark veins

Scientific classification

Species: Tibetan hellebore (Helleborus thibetanus)
Genus: Helleborus
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Tibetan hellebore pictures

Distribution of Tibetan hellebore

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Tibetan hellebore

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Tibetan hellebore care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: 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 seed

Growing

Best grown in woodland gardens in moist, fertile and humus-rich soils in partial shade. Protect from excessive wet from late summer to early spring when the plant is dormant. Can also be grown in an alpine house

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