Are hellebores shallow rooted?
It produces 8- to 14-inch-tall flower stems over plants that slowly expand to approximately 24 inches wide. The plants have quite shallow root systems and do not like to have all of their foliage removed at one time. This species is easy to micropropagate, and there are several tissue culture clones on the market.
What can I plant with hellebores in the summer?
In the garden, hellebores appreciate lasting companions such as perennials that do not spread excessively and, like Christmas Roses, Snow Roses and Lenten Roses, do not crowd adjacent plants.
What is a good companion plant for hellebores?
Hellebore Companions
- Hostas.
- Native perennial ferns.
- Columbines, especially US-native Aquilegia canadensis.
- Bleeding heart.
- Coral bells (Heuchera), foamflowers (Tiarella) and their hybrids, the foamy bells (Heucherella)
- For more hellebores’ planting companions, click here.
What kind of hellebores are white with white flowers?
The flowers in this species are pure white, and arise similar to Helleborus x hybridus. We have found Helleborus niger ssp. macranthus and the Helleborus niger ‘Nell Lewis’ strain, which often flowers in one year from seed, to be some of the best.
How big are the flowers on a Helleborus Snowbell?
Semi-double, pure white flowers measure 2½-3″ across, with five petals and additional petaloids at the center. Unlike H. hybridus types, these flowers are naturally side-facing versus downward-facing, so you can enjoy the bright white flowers with little effort.
Are there any hellebores in the Winter Garden?
These staples of the winter garden are among the most coveted of garden plants by those who know them, yet they are still relatively unknown outside of plant enthusiast circles. Because they don’t flower quickly from seed and often finish flowering before most folks visit garden centers, hellebores are rarely found at the lower end mass merchants.
When do hellebores in North Carolina start to bloom?
Helleborus niger has darker green and much smoother leaves than the H. orientalis hybrids and begins flowering much earlier. For us (NC), Helleborus niger is usually in flower by late December or early January. The flowers in this species are pure white, and arise similar to Helleborus x hybridus.