Helleborus odorus Aucuba that makes a wonderful addition

that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden

) beneath the arching stems

so don't plant it near smaller

butterfly-shaped flowers of Hedychium coronarium begin to open

not a runner

Helleborus odorus Aucuba that makes a wonderful additionThis is renowned as one of the best of the green yellow flowered hellebore species. The large green to yellow flowers (each seedling is different) are held outward making them easier to enjoy without too much crouching. The lightly fragrant flowers and new foliage push through the ground together in early spring past the remnants of the old foliage. Limited quantities are available of this collector's item alkaline soils are preferable.