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HELLEBORE
The hellebore, flowering above, is doing very well. It is planted in a north facing position, in semi-shade. When planting I incorporated lots of homegrown compost, but once established the hellebore will tolerate most soils.
The dark purple 'lenten rose' is a welcome addition, the only herbacious perennial, alongside spring bulbs, flowering at this time of year in my garden. Plant preferably on a bank at more or less eye level, as hellebore flowers do have a tendency to bow their heads.
Three or five cut hellebore stems do look beautiful in a vase, if you can bring yourself to take them from the garden.
The beautiful illustration above is taken from Culpeper's Complete Herbal with The British Florist 1812.
Beautiful....I do love hellebores.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, one of my favourites!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture…love Lou xxx
I love these, I think they look so dramatic! You surely have green fingers. My snow drops are poking out the soil at the moment.... :o)
ReplyDeleteOne of my faves too..simply lovely ;-)
ReplyDeletejust stunning blooms and one of my favourites..unfortunately I've not had a great deal of success..must try again, thanks for the planting info..
ReplyDeletethe illustration is stunning. as is your photo. hope you are well Louise, with love
ReplyDeleteGinny x
My goodness, Louise! That is a thing of beauty indeed! Gorgeous rich colours.
ReplyDeletegorgeous and very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have a burgundy one thats still in bud. Lovely though.
ReplyDeleteClare
I come to your blog even when there's no new post because I just love clicking your gorgeous pictures. (sigh) xox
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