Hellebore of the day-March 27th

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Mar 28, 2006 12:01 am

I can only keep this up for so long.

Hmm, how about a black one today?

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Mar 28, 2006 11:45 am

Black is Black!! I sure do like this one!!

KellieD · Post by **KellieD** » Mar 28, 2006 12:59 pm

This is one I can't claim as mine!!

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Mar 28, 2006 1:11 pm

Nice, got to hide those black ones!

insam · Post by **insam** » Mar 28, 2006 7:30 pm

See Renaldo, right beside your yellow crocuses.

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Mar 29, 2006 3:59 pm

Yep - that'd work.

flowerchild59 · Post by **flowerchild59** » Apr 06, 2006 9:27 am

Wow, I have never seen one like that before.

doublemom2 · Post by **doublemom2** » Apr 10, 2006 12:59 am

Hey Doris - If you ever need a home or a babysitter for that one, you know where I live LOL!

Andi

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 25, 2006 7:30 pm

Holy wow!

Is that every different!

This is my first trip here, and I'm feeling that woozey..........let go of me, I need to get out here feeling!

Dang...........that's gorgeous!

shoot.........now I'll have to go see what else you've posted on here! Shoot.......shoot....shoot.....don't need another HABIT!!!!!!!!!

insam · Post by **insam** » May 26, 2006 2:47 am

wishiwere wrote:Shoot.......shoot....shoot.....don't need another HABIT!!!!!!!!!

Sure you do Jane!

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 26, 2006 3:24 am

Only if we can seed them here likes she does there, b/c I can't even afford to extend the habits I have now! Dang life is getting more expensive and so are the habits, but the earnings are increasing......... or maybe it's too many every increasing habits ya think?

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » May 26, 2006 8:04 am

Do you need some seed, Jane? Hmm?

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 26, 2006 8:12 am

Oh Geepers! You mean, they WILL grow in Michigan and seed too? Okay, tell me the details.......how to grow, where, and what do I have to do? Do I start them indoors in or in the ground and what requirements do they have?

Oh Lordy! Here I go.........I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmm falling.................................. help????

insam · Post by **insam** » May 26, 2006 9:40 pm

Jane, if you sow fresh seed within the next couple of months in a prepared spot in the garden and protect them from critters etc, they will germinate on their own next winter/spring. They are fairly easy but a little slow. If you want further details and other sowing options pm me or look here:

http://www.hellebores.org/growing/propagating.html

Also, I would be happy to send you some seedlings later (early September) which will also save you some time. Seed is fun, but once you get your first blooming hellebores and see how wonderful they are, it's easy to get impatient.

I think it's nice to have several stages so you have both blooming plants and new bloomers each year coming along.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 26, 2006 9:44 pm

You all are way too sweet!

I'd love to try both IF you find the time! Let me know what you want for them and I'll send it out. Should I start the seed in the house like hosta maybe? Or sow them out?

Remember we are zone 5 here, it get cold, and a bit of snow too! FOr months! Too many months most years. At least it seems to get longer every year!

If You are serious, Pm me with cost and I'll send you my address, K?

baja220 · Post by **baja220** » Oct 22, 2006 1:49 am

I know this is an old thread, but does this black hell have a name so I can find it and buy it??!! He's beautiful!

Debbie

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Oct 22, 2006 2:19 pm

This one is a Helleborus x hybridus 'Mardi Gras' variety. They come in different colors, but should specify which one it is.

baja220 · Post by **baja220** » Oct 23, 2006 9:53 pm

Thanks Doris!!!! I'm lookin but so far have found nothin.

Debbie

oldcoot · Post by **oldcoot** » Nov 03, 2006 1:05 pm

Thanks for posting Link.............OC

Hallson Gardens

Hellebore of the day-March 27th

Hellebore of the day-March 27th

Interesting article