This variable group of perennials forms a clump with divided leathery dark green leaves that may be deciduous in cold climates. The saucer-shaped white-pink flowers are nodding and appear in a cluster from late winter to mid spring. 

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Helleborus x hybridus is derived from Helleborus orientalis and a selection of other species. It prefers organic rich moist, well-drained fertile soils but tolerates most garden loams in a protected semi shaded position. It is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

These perennials are grown for their flowers and is planted in small gardens along front borders or mass planted in parks as an understorey beneath trees or in bedding displays. It establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for cool inland positions or used as a container plant. ID 1186

Helleborus (hel-eh-BORE-us) x hybridus (hy-BREE-dus)

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)   
Buttercups, Monkshood, Cohosh, Columbine