Re: hellebores

On the topic of hellebores, I have several pots of seedlings started under
lights.  Some are starting to grow their second set of leaves.  I removed
one from the pot and it had a root 3 inches long.  How long can I wait to
pot these up individually?  I don't have a lot of space under my lights.
Brenda

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobbi Diehl" <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 6:49 AM
Subject: Re: [SG] hellebores


> Marge and anyone who is knowledgeable on this subject:
>
> I once read that dividing hellebores is a no-no but if you absolutely
> must, that August is the only time to do it. I couldn't manage to divide
> my hellebores that month, so left them all at the old house. There are at
> least 3 big, old hellebores there, all various Lenten Rose types. I have
> none here but would like to try them. Am I better off just buying new
> plants or should I go back and try to divide the old plants? The owners, I
> think, would permit it. I would hate to kill them.
>
> Should I stick a shovel in and dig up chunks, dig up the whole plant, or
> what? Anyone who has divided hellebores who could advise?
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
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