Hellebore

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Magnificent Bells is a florist specialty, bred for long and upright stems and a vase life of up to two weeks.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt, and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Queens Pink blooms with simple antique pink flowers with cream stamens.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt, and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Queens White has beautiful simple flowers in white.

This hellebore originates from Sardinia and Corsica. Its leaves are evergreen, toothed and prickly at the edges. It is one of the largest hellebores. Its flowers are pale green. Covering with leaves or brushwood helps in winter. This protects the evergreen leathery leaves from the harsh winter sun.

Stinking Hellebore grows wild in southwestern and central Europe in light forests. Upright stems bear sparse inflorescences with nodding light green flowers. The petals are edged in red. They bloom for several weeks.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt, and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Hellebore Queens Picotee has white-pink flowers with darker veining and conspicuous cream stamens.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt, and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Queens Double White blooms with double white flowers with subtle green shading.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt, and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Queens Double Pink is double-flowered, dark antique pink.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Hellebore Pretty Ellen Spotted is a beautiful variety with single white flowers with wine-red spotting. The center with creamy stamens is further highlighted by lime yellow-green coloring.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that create slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Queens Apricot has a single cream flower with an apricot tinge.