Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk Group' | Wester Flisk Group Stinking Hellebore

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DESCRIPTION
Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk Group' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from midwinter to mid-spring. It produces nodding, pale green flowers, often edged with purple, arranged in large, open clusters. The plant's stems and leaf stalks may be flushed with deep purple-red hues, which suffuse into the leaf bases, providing a beautiful contrast to the narrow, dark green leaflets.

This cultivar originated in the early 1970’s at Wester Flisk on the Firth of Tay in Scotland, discovered by Mrs. Mamie Walker in her rectory garden. 'Wester Flisk Group' is valued for its architectural presence and is known to attract bees. Additionally, it exhibits some resistance to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.

DESCRIPTION
Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk Group' is an evergreen perennial that blooms from midwinter to mid-spring. It produces nodding, pale green flowers, often edged with purple, arranged in large, open clusters. The plant's stems and leaf stalks may be flushed with deep purple-red hues, which suffuse into the leaf bases, providing a beautiful contrast to the narrow, dark green leaflets.

This cultivar originated in the early 1970’s at Wester Flisk on the Firth of Tay in Scotland, discovered by Mrs. Mamie Walker in her rectory garden. 'Wester Flisk Group' is valued for its architectural presence and is known to attract bees. Additionally, it exhibits some resistance to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.

 

  • Family: Ranunculaceae
    Height: Up to 24 inches
    Width: Up to 36 inches
    Foliage color: Dark green with a reddish tint
    Flower color: Greenish-white with red edges
    Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
    Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage in late winter
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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