Helleborus foetidus (stinking hellebore) is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterised by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of very hardy (colder than -20ºc) and is hardy in the severest European continental climates, including exposed upland locations in the UK.
When fully mature, Helleborus foetidus can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers a south–facing, north–facing, west–facing, or east–facing aspect and a sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, clay, or loam soil types and should be placed in full sun or partial shade.
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