Helleborus lividus ssp. corsicus

Upright and bushy, typically growing 0.3 - 1.2 m (1-4 ft) tall and 0.3 - 0.9 m (1-3 ft) wide.

Evergreen, large, palmate, leathery, and toothed. They are a distinctive blue-green on the upper side, often with a purplish tint on the underside, giving them a unique appearance throughout the year.

Clusters of greenish-yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear prominently above the foliage from late winter through spring (February to April), often persisting into early summer.

Prefers partial to dappled shade. While it can tolerate full sun in coastal areas, it generally needs afternoon shade in warmer inland regions. Protect from strong, cold winds.

Good frost hardiness (USDA Zones 6-8), but foliage can be damaged by prolonged severe cold spells.

Prefers humus-rich, fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. It is adaptable to a range of pH, from neutral to alkaline. Avoid waterlogging.

Excellent for woodland gardens, shady borders, underplanting trees and shrubs, rockeries, and containers. Its evergreen foliage and early flowers make it a valuable plant for winter interest.

Medium water requirement, especially when establishing and during dry spells. Mulch with organic matter in autumn. Remove faded or damaged foliage as new flowers appear. Not a particularly long-lived plant (around 5 years), but it can self-seed in optimal conditions.

All parts of Hellebores are poisonous if ingested.

The plant has a medium to high water requirement. The soil should be kept consistently moist, especially during dry periods and after planting.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen. However, the best planting time is spring or autumn.