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dandysmom
21-03-2010, 08:11 PM
The clumps get larger every year. Looking good despite 2 feet of snow on them. earlier, The purple ones always bloom first.

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Moli
21-03-2010, 08:49 PM
Beautiful Eileen, they look so delicate...
Mags
21-03-2010, 08:50 PM
They look lovely Eileen, beautiful colour too :)

They must be very sturdy to survive all that snow.
calismum
21-03-2010, 08:53 PM
Gorgeous rich colour. They are such a lovely plant. Do the spread easily?
dandysmom
21-03-2010, 08:58 PM
I don't think so, CM, at least none of mine have ever set seed or made offshoots. They just get bigger with more blooms every year ... and hate being transplanted. They like semi shade.
calismum
21-03-2010, 09:45 PM
I think we discussed them before - wonder if I should try some - you know how I always like to try and find something pretty that will grow up here, lol.
dandysmom
22-03-2010, 07:55 PM
I think we discussed them before - wonder if I should try some - you know how I always like to try and find something pretty that will grow up here, lol.

Here's a good link. Our soil is clay, and slightly on the acidic side. I didn't do any soil enrichment, just dug good sized holes and popped them in. If deer are a problem, which they are in our suburbs, deer don't eat them!

http://www.gardenworld.co.uk/hellebore3.asp
angieh
22-03-2010, 08:16 PM
They look lovely Eileen - I always think that it's a shame those beautiful flowers hang down. I am sure that I have seen a new variety advertised that has a more upright habit. I will see if I can find it!
dandysmom
22-03-2010, 08:29 PM
If you do, I'll order some ...I love them, but you do have to get down on your knees to really admire them.
Kazz
22-03-2010, 09:03 PM
Or raise up the plants............
calismum
23-03-2010, 11:42 PM
Here's a good link. Our soil is clay, and slightly on the acidic side. I didn't do any soil enrichment, just dug good sized holes and popped them in. If deer are a problem, which they are in our suburbs, deer don't eat them!

http://www.gardenworld.co.uk/hellebore3.asp

Thanks for that DM - think I might try a couple in my planting plan