How to prune helleborus × hybridus

Late autumn to early winter (before flower buds emerge). Cut all old foliage stems cleanly at their base with sharp, clean secateurs in late autumn. Remove any damaged leaves at any time during the growing season.

Once annually (leaf removal); remove damaged leaves as needed. Remove old, tattered leaves in late autumn or early winter before flowers emerge — this improves air circulation, reduces disease, and lets blooms be seen clearly. Cut leaves at the base with secateurs. No other pruning is needed routinely; simply remove any damaged or diseased leaves as they appear throughout the year.

Cut all old foliage stems cleanly at their base with sharp, clean secateurs in late autumn. Remove any damaged leaves at any time during the growing season.