Plants
Perennials
Helleborus sternii 'Clifton'

Helleborus sternii 'Clifton'

Hellebore

Helleborus sternii 'Clifton' is a hardy, evergreen perennial known for its silver-green foliage and clusters of soft pink to green winter blooms. With its architectural form and strong garden performance, this variety thrives in shaded spaces and poor soils. The Plant Company supplies robust, NZ-grown Helleborus sternii 'Clifton' plants suited to a wide range of garden styles.

Helleborus sternii Clifton (Hellebore) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Helleborus available.

explore them here

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hellebore
Sku	15577

Plant Size And Growth – Helleborus sternii Clifton Grows 45cm Tall x 40cm Wide

This variety grows to around 45 cm tall and 40 cm wide, forming a tidy clump with bold, toothed foliage and upright flowering stems. The blooms appear in mid to late winter, held high above the evergreen leaves for a striking display.

How To Grow Helleborus sternii Clifton In NZ Conditions

Helleborus sternii 'Clifton' performs best in part to full shade and thrives in free-draining soil with added compost. It is drought-tolerant once established and well suited to dry shade, coastal conditions, and colder parts of NZ. Avoid waterlogged areas and apply mulch annually for best results.

Why Helleborus sternii Clifton Is Ideal For NZ Gardens

This hellebore is prized for its toughness and ornamental value. Its silver-tinged foliage and long-lasting winter blooms provide structure and colour when few other plants are flowering. It’s perfect for underplanting trees, shaded borders, and low-maintenance garden spaces.

Why Buy Helleborus sternii Clifton From The Plant Company?

We grow top-quality, NZ-hardened hellebores selected for resilience and performance. Each plant is carefully packed and shipped nationwide, ready to plant and enjoy.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Helleborus sternii Clifton (Hellebore)? We are here to help.

Ask a Question

Please log in or create an account to ask questions.

More species and varieties of Helleborus

Popular Perennials

Think you know our range? Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) and Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' are just the beginning — check out Alstroemeria Summer Holiday (Peruvian Lily), Betula platyphylla Japonica, and Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold).

–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

native plants online
Discovering native plants online is the easiest way for gardeners and landscapers across New Zealand to bring the country’s incredible biodiversity home. Whether you’re creating a lush wildlife gar…
hibiscus indoor plant
Bring tropical flair and vibrant colour into your home with the striking hibiscus indoor plant. Renowned for its large, lush blooms and glossy green foliage, hibiscus can serve as a standout featur…
hydrangea nigra for sale
If you’re searching for hydrangea nigra for sale, you’ve found the right place to discover this stunning shrub and learn how it can transform your New Zealand garden. Hydrangea Nigra is celebrated…