Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Lenten Rose

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• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Lenten Rose
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• Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 09:25:58 -0500

Sharon Fitzpatrick--Central Ohio--USDA zone 5

Sherryl,
Helleborus orientalis is a wonderful plant for shade. Just checked mine
this week. Our unusual warm wet January has caused the Lenten Rose to throw
up buds early. Mine should bloom in a couple of weeks if the weather
doesn't take a drastic turn . Helleborus orientalis foliage provides a nice
backdrop for other shade loving plants in the summer. Helleborus niger
(christmas rose-white flowers)  has a spiny type foliage and does not seem
to be as prolific in this area. Foliage stays evergreen , often gets
blackened by our  low temps. I have grown H. niger for several years and
have never seen it bloom.

A new addition to my damp shade area last year was Petasites. Can anyone
tell me what I can expect from this huge leafed beauty?

Sharon

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