Here is what happens as Helebores mature in late spring. We usually cut off the bottom leaves that have been flattened on the ground and are the first leaves you see after the snow melts. As the blooms mature, new leaves emerge in the centre of the plant. The leaves are very tough and strong, and very dessicated compared to most other plants.
Here is a bloom showing the formed seed pod. Hellebores self seed easily, and although slow growing, we now have lots of seedlings, and they have started to bloom and give some colour variation to our collection. I love Helebores, but I know, this is enough pics of them for now!!
No comments:
Post a Comment