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My original Hellebore

siris

By Siris


My original Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose) "Early Purple")

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

 

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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