A bit of garden therapy put a spring in my step this afternoon. I saw a breathtaking display of hellebores a few days ago at a local garden center, but I left without indulging, telling myself the plants were much too extravagant.
I remained unconvinced. Nearly every hour thereafter visions of those flowers popped into my consciousness bringing regret.
Now I feel better.
2020 Lenten Rose (southern states)
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Frostkiss™ Penny’s Pink’ has large forward-facing flowers. Emerging leaves have pink veins.
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Frostkiss™ Penny’s Pink’
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Frostkiss™ Penny’s Pink’
Helleborus Honeymoon® ‘Vegas Nights’ is described as having slate gray to dark purple blooms. Unlike the other purchases this plant had only one flower, maybe a couple more buds. Hope to see more grayish sepals in the future.
Helleborus Honeymoon® ‘Vegas Nights’
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘HGC® Champion’ ‘COSEH 940’ PPAF is covered in plenty of creamy flowers with pink accents. These hybrids come with complicated names and I wonder if this tag is really correct. In searching the web for more information, COSEH 940 is most often referred to as ‘HGC Camelot’ and ‘HGC Champion’ is associated with COSEH 730. Hmm!
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘HGC® Champion’ ‘COSEH 940’ PPAF
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘HGC® Champion’ ‘COSEH 940’ PPAF
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘HGC® Champion’ ‘COSEH 940’ PPAF
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Pirouette’ PPAF has pink buds which open to white flowers brushed with pink. They become deeper pink as they mature. Foliage is described as blue-green. I bought two of this plant.
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Pirouette’ PPAF
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Pirouette’ PPAF
Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Pirouette’ PPAF
Helleborus x b. Gold Collection® Merlin PP#22350
Helleborus x ballardiae ‘COSEH -810’ PP#22350
Outward facing light pink to pink flowers mature to a deep cranberry. Very dark green foliage with dark stems.
Helleborus x b. Gold Collection® Merlin PP#22350
Helleborus x b. Gold Collection® Merlin PP#22350
Do something nice for yourself today!
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Well done for giving in to your craving for some colour at this grey time of year. If I could buy such gorgeous Hellebores I would indulge too. Enjoy!
Thanks Christina. I was giddy with delight.
Beautiful, alluring flowers
Hellebores last such a long time too. Thanks.
I’m so jealous. I wish I could grow them, but since I can’t, I’ll enjoy yours.
Thanks. Gives me a great reason to keep sharing.
Alas, temptation, temptation. Thanks for the timely advice.
Sure, any time John! Go out and do something for yourself!
Sneaking back! Well, they look lovely and I may have to sneak back to my local, where last week I spotted a beauty like your first marbled leaf example. Hey ho, hope you enjoy them every day.
Oh, thanks so much. I will enjoy I think. Pouring down rain here today so will have to wait to plant them though. No sneaking–march in proudly and claim the plant that spoke to you! Have a good weekend.
The best kind of retail therapy. May your rewards multiply in the coming years!
Thank you Eliza. Hellebores bloom for such a long period of time, they are a pretty good investment after all.
Ha! You’re a woman after my own heart, Susie. Lovely choices one and all. Luckily for my pocketbook, the retail shelves in my local garden centers are still relatively spare at the moment despite temperatures soaring into the 70s this week.
The shelves here are fairly empty as well. Should pick up in several weeks. I would have thought in your climate there would be year-round opportunity.
Oh, aren‘t they all gorgeous! Good for you for going back and treating yourself! I would do the same if we had such a lovely selection. I will now have to pop in to our garden centre and see if they have anything eye-catching yet, as they usually wind right down over winter. Enjoy all those pretty shades of pink Susie!
Well now, you sure put a spring in my step with these photos. Beautiful!
Oh I’m glad you enjoyed them Judy.
They are so pretty and cheaper than therapy sessions.
Thanks. I like your perspective.
Good for you! I’m really taken with those white or pale yellow Hellebores.
Me too, the flowers have opened even more fully.
Good for you! Treating yourself to plants is always a good decision.
They’re a beautiful bunch. I have two which are similar to your ‘Champion’ and I’m looking forward to seeing them bloom with foliage this year. Usually our cold browns off the leaves but this year it looks like they might make it in decent shape.