Re: Hellebores question

In a message dated 3/9/02 12:54:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, tonks@golden.net writes:


First of all I'm excited because I can actually see the blooms on my
hellebores that was planted last summer. The blooms are just ground
level now.  I read that I should be cutting leaves off so once the
blooms get taller you get a better display.  Do I cut them all off?

Just the brown, dead ones, Heather. And if you're expecting more cold weather, I'd wait--they might provide a little protection for the blooms.  I don't think the dead leaves cause any problem for the plant--we cut them off simply for appearance's sake.  And now that you've got Hellebores, you'll want more.  They're a great plant and blooming nicely here in Cincinnati right now.  They're also somewhat prolific seeders, so you'll find lots of seedlings around over the years.
Bill Lee
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