![]() Adversity Helleborus orientalis : Avoid to apply treatments on plants that are not infected by parasites; in any case avoid to give pesticides or fungicides during bloom, to avoid to injure the bees. At the end of winter we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungal diseases. Irrigation Helleborus orientaliscontinental : We suggest to water The Helleborus orientalis very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely. alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter. Temperatures Helleborus orientaliscontinental : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location. alpine : Avoid to expose this plant every day to an excessive exposure to direct sunlight;
try to place it in a semishady location, especially in summer. mediterranean : The Helleborus orientalis prefers semishady locations, not exposed to direct sunlight for too long periods. Feed Helleborus orientalis : It is advisable to fertilize perennials using a slow-release fertilizer, to be placed on the soil; it is also possible to add some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days, from March to October. |