Re: an apology and Hellebore hardiness ?
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- Subject: Re: an apology and Hellebore hardiness ?
- From: M* T*
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 02:19:52 -0400
Connie,
I see no reason why you can't grow some of the Hellebore hybrids. The true
H. orientalis is seldom seen in gardens, but the hybrids, which can contain
genes from a lot of species, including H. orientalis, are grown all over.
As Gene said, they come from mountain areas with pretty cold winter
climates. Except for some species and probably some hybrids (depending on
parentage), the hybrids that go under the moniker of H. orientalis, are a
pretty tough lot. Even your spread of zones is well within their area of
tolerance. I'd just give it a position sheltered from the worst of winter
winds and go for it! Start out with one of the readily available seed
grown hybrids....many nurseries list at least one...and see how it does.
If it prospers for you, then expand into the more exotic hybrids.
Hellebores are like potato chips - you can't just have one.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: connie Hoy <coneh@uswest.net>
> Date: Sunday, October 10, 1999 1:40 PM
> Now to my question,all this Hellebore talk has me wondering at the wisdom
of
> attempting to grow H.orientalis in my unpredictable zone sometimes 7a to
generally 6
> to a occasional 5 usda rating..?
> It sounds enchanting and would really appreciate if others would share if
they have
> been successful beyond the rated z.7.
> Thank you all,I really believe this is the most knowledgeable and sharing
list I know
> of.
> Connie
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