I have had a wonderful display from my Hellebores from late winter until the recent warm weather. They are planted in a large pot in semi-shade. However, they have now wilted. Does anybody know whether I should cut them back completely and repot them or simply feed and water them through the summer?
I planted a young hellebore about 8 weeks ago. It is a very plain one with green flowers and is very attractive with silvery foliage. When I looked at it today it has keeled over and it's tip is pointing towards the ground. I cannot see what has caused this - it looked lovely a couple of days ago. Anyone have any ideas?
To Linda moving to the UK. I live in zone 5 in the US & my hellebores do fine here. We have winters possibly colder than the Czech Rep. I think & mine grow easily with minimal care. To Liz- Young plants can take several yrs before they bloom- just give them some time...
Thank you Meghan, for the tip. I bought a Helleborus Niger this summer and there were some self seeded plants in the pot with it. Now I will know to be patient and not give up on it even if it doesn't flower in the first year. Can I also look forward to different colors from the seedlings ?
I know just what you mean. I have a beautiful, pure white one, which is a mass of flowers and it is right outside my lounge window. So whilst I can't look into the flowers from inside the house I do have the joy of seeing such a lovely plant every day.
I also have a deep red one further down the front garden and three or four others in varying shades of pink and white in my back garden. Another feature I love about them is the ease at which they self seed and the surprise you have to look forward to when the self seeded ones flower for the first time as you have no idea what colour the flowers will be. You are right, hellebores really are a joy to behold.
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I also have a deep red one further down the front garden and three or four others in varying shades of pink and white in my back garden. Another feature I love about them is the ease at which they self seed and the surprise you have to look forward to when the self seeded ones flower for the first time as you have no idea what colour the flowers will be. You are right, hellebores really are a joy to behold.
my helleborus is wilting. Is that normal at this time of the year?