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Helleborus x ericsmithii B. Mathew
Another apparently unlikely hybrid, the qualities of all three parents are combined in varying degrees leading to a range of features. At its best this is an excellent evergreen foliage plant, with long lasting flowers.
Description
Reaching about 12-14in/30-38cm in height, the foliage has three broad divisions, at their best these are dark green with a spiny edge and pale veins; there may be pink tints in some plants. The flowers are up to 4in/10cm across, usually pale pink or white inside, often with a central green stripe in each petal, and darker and more often green- or pink-tinted on the reverse.
Natural distribution and habitat
A garden hybrid between H. niger x H. x sternii, formerly known as "H. x nigristern", which is itself a hybrid between H. argutifolius and H. lividus..
Cultivation
An excellent garden plant for rich, well drained soils, preferably with at least half day’s sunshine. An excellent container plant, also good in a low raised bed; remove much of the older foliage in autumn as a precaution against black spot. Propagate by division, plants are sterile.
In the garden
Looks good with a wide range of dwarf bulbs.
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