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My original Hellebore

siris

By Siris


My original Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose) "Early Purple")
  • Photo posted on 26 Feb, 2015
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This hellebore is over 40 years old ( or is a division). It was bought from a nursery near Bath as Helleborus autrorubens Early purple. It is deciduous and about 12" tall. I think it is now called H. Orientalis abchasicus.



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bjs
Bjs
 

do you dived them ? have never tried think my yellow one needs some attention

26 Feb, 2015

siris
Siris
 

We used to live in Bath, so this was moved in April, and again around the garden. I also move clumps from the side to the main garden.
My Hellebore book recommends division in September as that is when they make new roots: to rejuvenate tired clumps, lift the whole clump and discard the old centre piece.
Good luck!!!

26 Feb, 2015

bjs
Bjs
 

Siris
Thank you

26 Feb, 2015



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