Re: Any hellebore experts out there?
- Subject: Re: Any hellebore experts out there?
- From: L* I*
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 17:14:26 -0700 (PDT)
Hello O' Experienced Ones,
> these are not automatically successful. Sunset says
> H. argutifolius is "the best for So. Cal" but I (and
> others) think H. lividus lasts longer.
based on Sunset, I recently purchased an H. argutifolius, the variegated
form. Guess I should have run my fall wish list by this group before
making my purchases!
> Almost all species are salt sensitive -- resulting in
> tip burn, especially those with shiny green foliage,
> and they look really bad by end of summer. As you can
>
> And the Medit. ones damp off or collapse from
> Phytophthora in summer where they get supplemental
> watering.
>
> I've seen them at their best when they are treated as
> Azaleas -- woodland conditions (acid, woodsy soil,
> shade, etc.). Even then, don't expect long-term
> success.
>
Oh my, this does not sound good for my new hellebore. I guess I can
expect a tough year ahead with this plant. :(
Angela
sunset 24, Los Angeles
