9cm / 0.5L

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'

Name: Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'
Brand: GROW TROPICALS
SKU: HELLARGUSILVLACE9
Price: 6.99 GBP
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Hardy in the UKEvergreen

Pot size

9cm / 0.5L £6.99

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Description

Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace' is the Corsican hellebore in evening dress: the bold, three-fingered, toothed leaves are overlaid in metallic silver, netted with fine green veins, so the clump reads as sculpture all year round. In late winter, sturdy stems carry clusters of pale apple-green cups above the foliage, often from February through April.

Hardiness and seasons. Rated H5 by the RHS, hardy to around -15C, evergreen, and the most drought-tolerant of all the hellebores once established. It flowers on last year's stems, so the winter silhouette earns its place twice.

In the garden. Where most hellebores hide in shade, this one takes sun: the silver is strongest and the clumps sturdiest in a bright spot, which makes it a natural for the front of an exotic border or a dry, gravelled garden among agaves and grasses. It holds its own with the boldest hardy exotics, at hellebore prices. Wear gloves when cutting back, as all hellebores are toxic and can irritate skin.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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How to care for Corsican Hellebore

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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About Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace' needs full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is hardy to around −15°C and stands a UK winter outdoors.

Good for

Exotic Borders

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H5 · Hardy Exotic · down to around −15°C

RHS H5 (-15 to -10C), hardy across most of the UK even in severe winters, with evergreen foliage that stays smartest given shelter from the worst winds. See what to expect from outdoor plants.

Position

Full sunPartial shadeNorth-facingEast-facingSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

Full sun or partial shade, any aspect, sheltered from cold drying winds. More sun gives the strongest silver colouring and the sturdiest clumps.

Soil

ChalkClayLoamMoist but well-drainedAlkaline pHNeutral pH

Any reasonable well-drained soil: chalk, clay or loam, neutral to alkaline. Drainage matters more than richness; avoid winter-wet ground.

Watering

Water through the first season to establish, then largely leave it alone; this is the most drought-tolerant of the hellebores once settled, needing water only in long dry spells. Read moreShow less

Water through the first season to establish, then largely leave it alone; this is the most drought-tolerant of the hellebores once settled, needing water only in long dry spells.

Mature size

Height0.5 to 1m (RHS; the foliage mound sits around 45 to 60cm with flower stems above)

Spread0.5 to 1m (RHS)

Reaches full size in 2 to 5 years

Growth habit

Clump-forming

Flowering

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February to April (late winter to early spring; clusters of pale apple-green cups above the foliage, often starting in January in mild winters) · Green

Foliage

Evergreen

Pruning

No routine pruning. Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear (RHS). Helleborus argutifolius is caulescent: it flowers on last year's leafy stems, so cut the old flowered stems right to the base in late spring as the new shoots push through.

Toxicity

RHS: harmful if eaten and a skin irritant, for people and pets. All hellebores are toxic; wear gloves when handling or cutting back, and keep away from children and pets.

Native range

Corsica and Sardinia (species)

Family

Ranunculaceae

Also known as

Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'

Genus

Helleborus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'Silver Lace' evergreen?

Yes, fully. The silvered foliage stands all year and is arguably the main event; the apple-green flowers in late winter are the bonus. Remove tired leaves as the flowers appear to keep the clump crisp.

Does it grow in sun or shade?

Both, but unusually for a hellebore it is at its best with sun. Bright light deepens the silver and keeps growth compact; in heavy shade it turns greener and laxer.

When does it flower?

February to April, sometimes opening in January in mild winters: clusters of nodding, pale apple-green cups that last for weeks and age gracefully.

How do I prune a Corsican hellebore?

It flowers at the top of last year's leafy stems, so do not cut it to the ground in autumn like a border hellebore. Instead, cut the spent flowered stems right to the base in late spring as the new shoots push through, and tidy damaged leaves whenever you see them.

Are hellebores poisonous to dogs and cats?

Yes. All hellebores are harmful if eaten and the sap can irritate skin, for people and pets alike. In practice animals leave the bitter foliage alone; wear gloves when handling and site it away from pets that chew plants.

Is it drought tolerant?

Once established, the most drought-tolerant hellebore there is. Water it through its first season, then it looks after itself in all but the longest dry spells, which is why it earns a spot in dry and gravel gardens.

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 7 days with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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