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Helleborus sternii 'Clifton'

Helleborus sternii 'Clifton'

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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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.

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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.

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