So I rescued some white Hellebores from the Dead Zone of Homebase, and now they’re looking very happy. Could I plant them outside, or is the soil still too cold. I’m in Sheffield aka the Frozen North
They're a million percent hardy. The only thing is - if you've had them inside for a while, just let them acclimatise a little before planting out. Out through the day and in at night - a couple of nights should be enough, assuming you don't have freezing temps/ground, in which case give them a bit longer. Only plant if the ground isn't frozen.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Most of them are good in pots too, especially for display over winter [depending on which ones you have] although some get quite large and need dividing after a while. I keep some H. nigers in containers, as they flower here from November onwards, and are useful for grouping together with other things for the winter months where I can see them from a window.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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The only thing is - if you've had them inside for a while, just let them acclimatise a little before planting out. Out through the day and in at night - a couple of nights should be enough, assuming you don't have freezing temps/ground, in which case give them a bit longer. Only plant if the ground isn't frozen.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I keep some H. nigers in containers, as they flower here from November onwards, and are useful for grouping together with other things for the winter months where I can see them from a window.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
As you live in the tropical south