Feeling the mood of this beautiful photo by @minh_ngoc.
Hellebores are an enchanting part of the winter garden. Here are some planting and care tips to ensure these beauties bloom long:
-Plant hellebores on a hillside or in raised flower beds to better enjoy their downward-facing blooms.
-When transplanting hellebores directly from their nursery containers, be sure to shake off the potting mix and free up any bound roots.
-Be careful not to plant your hellebores too deeply as this can hinder flower production. Make sure the crown of the plant is just slightly buried beneath the soil.
-Plant with companions such as snowdrops, crocus, muscari, daffodils, phlox, trillium and bleeding heart.
-The leathery foliage of hellebore flowers looks best when sheared in late winter just before new growth emerges.
-An annual application of manure or compost will help to boost the growth of your hellebores.
Common name: Hybrid Lenten rose
Zones: 4-9; evergreen in 6-9
Bloom time: February-May (but many blooming now!)
Site: Partial shade, well-draining soil
Characteristics: Low-maintenance, deer-resistant
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