Majorcan Hellebore, Blue-Grey Hellebore, Purple Hellebore
Native to the Mediterranean island of Majorca, Helleborus lividus (Majorcan Hellebore) is an evergreen perennial with open clusters of up to 8 or 10 outfacing, cup-shaped, pale rose-pink to silver-green flowers, 1-2 in. wide (3-5 cm). Blooming heavily for weeks from mid-winter to early spring, these delicate beauties flatten as they age and rise on short green stems with a varying degree of pink flushing. The glossy leaves are divided into three blue-green leaflets with a striking silvery veining which creates a marbled effect. The most distinctive feature of this plant is its pink tint on the undersides of the foliage, on the stems, the leaf petioles, and the flowers. Showy and long-lasting, this Hellebore is noticeably less cold-hardy than others. It is hardy from Zones 8 to 9 but marginally hardy in Zone 7.
Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Helleborus |
Common names | Christmas Rose, Hellebore, lenten Rose |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Helleborus |
Common names | Christmas Rose, Hellebore, lenten Rose |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helleborus lividus (Majorcan Hellebore) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Helleborus lividus (Majorcan Hellebore) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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