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Hello, Hellebore! 5 Reasons why Hellebore (Lenten Rose) is a Favorite

in Citrus and Cream, Grow on 02/18/14

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I first saw hellebore growing in my mother-in-law’s garden a number of years ago. It was in winter, which made the gorgeous flowers stand out even more. The pale-green petals dotted with vibrant purple specks stopped me in my tracks! My mother-in-law kindly piled me up with seedlings, and soon I had a corner of beautiful hellebore in my own yard.

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This plant, commonly called a Lenten Rose, continues to be a favorite of mine. The deep-green leaves are sturdy and can handle the frost with no problem. And then, sweet drop-like buds form and open up, revealing their stunning colors within. It’s no wonder they’re so loved, but here are five reasons they continue to make me smile:

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  1. They bloom in winter. Before much else is even awake, these plants are up and showing off!
  2. They are shade-loving plants, which means you can tuck them in a corner under a thick tree, and they’ll do just fine. I don’t even pay attention to mine, and each winter I’m surprised with the cool blooms. (FYI, a thinning out and seasonal fertilizing really helps them look their best.)
  3. They reseed beautifully. Baby hellebore pop up every year and can easily be transplanted to a new location or gifted to a friend.
  4. I am obsessed with green-hued flowers, and this particular variety (Oriental Hybrid) produces a shade that nearly glows in the dark. The purple is also pretty fantastic.
  5. They cut quite nicely and make a gorgeous bouquet that’ll last a week or longer inside.

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You can find hellebore blooming gloriously at our local nurseries for just a bit longer. Snag a few and plan on enjoying them for many years to come!

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  1. Avatarcalturfgardens says

    02.20.2014 at 2:23 pm

    Love, love, love Hellebores. We have so many in bloom at The Gardens. Everyone stops and asks what they are. I don’t know if you saw these at your last visit to the nursery, but they are cleaver Hellebore vases. So you don’t have to cut off the whole stem you can just cut the but off and put it in these shallow containers.
    Here is a link to a picture of them.
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=666367423401660&set=a.489100144461723.108852.489081074463630&type=1&theater

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    • Candace FeelyCandace Feely says

      02.21.2014 at 10:14 am

      I do remember seeing that neat container now that you mention it! Love that! Thanks for sharing it 🙂

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