Hellebore

The lime-green bells of the Magnificent Bells cultivar will light up the shady corners of the garden as early as February and March. Hellebores are rewarding and long-lived perennials, which we find in nature in the undergrowth of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is exactly such conditions, i.e., shade or partial shade and humous soil, that they will appreciate in your garden as well. This cultivar stands out primarily for its rich set of flowers and robust growth up to 60 cm in height. Unlike many other spring flowers, hellebores are evergreen, so their dark green leaves fulfill an ornamental function year-round. Magnificent Bells is also highly valued in floristry for its extraordinary durability. Cut the stems for arrangements only when the flowers are fully mature and you can feel hard seed pods in the middle, otherwise they would quickly wilt in a vase. With the right timing of the cut, they will please you at home for up to two weeks. However, keep in mind that this is a poisonous plant that requires careful handling.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for the vase 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. 'Queens Pink' blooms with single dusty pink flowers with creamy stamens.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for the vase 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. 'Queens White' has beautiful single flowers in white color.

Stinking hellebore is a fascinating perennial that brings life into the garden at a time when most other plants are still sleeping. It naturally grows in bright forests and on stony slopes in southwestern and central Europe, making it an ideal choice for shady and partially shaded corners under trees. Its deeply palmate, dark green leaves resemble a small palm and remain decorative all year round, giving structure to flower beds even in winter. As early as January, rich inflorescences of drooping bell-shaped flowers in a lime-green color appear on upright stems, often with a subtle burgundy edge. The flowers last on the plant for a very long time and are a valuable food source for the first spring pollinators. Although it is a botanical species that is not as long-lived as garden hellebore hybrids, it reliably maintains itself on the site thanks to its ability to self-seed. The plant is poisonous in all its parts, so handle it carefully and preferably use gloves. It is excellent for a vase and creates a beautiful contrast to spring bulbs, but only cut the stems when the flowers are fully mature and forming seed pods so they don't wilt in the water.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for the vase 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. The 'Queens Picotee' hellebore has white-pink flowers with darker veining and striking creamy stamens.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for a vase only after prominent 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. 'Double Ellen Peach' stands out with double flowers in soft shades of peach and apricot, often with fascinating speckling, which appear from February to April.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for the vase 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. 'Queens Double White' blooms with double white flowers with delicate green shading.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for the vase 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. 'Queens Double Pink' is double-flowered, dark dusty pink.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for a vase only after the conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they have a tendency to wilt, and the stems will 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 dotted with burgundy red. The center with creamy stamens is further highlighted by a lime yellow-green coloration.

The Eastern hellebore is undoubtedly the queen of the winter and early spring garden. While most other perennials are still sleeping under the snow, this hardy plant is already displaying its flowers to the freezing air. It originally comes from the light deciduous forests and scrublands of the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus, so in your garden, it will also appreciate a partially shady to shady spot with humus-rich and well-drained soil, ideally under the canopies of deciduous trees. It is a long-lived evergreen perennial that forms dense clumps of dark green leathery leaves. These fulfill a decorative function all year round, but the real miracle comes from February to April, when the plant becomes the first refuge for awakening bees and bumblebees. Our color mix offers surprises in elegant shades from pure white and cream to soft peach and various tones of light pink. If you want to bring the beauty of hellebores home into a vase, you must be a little patient. Only cut the stems when prominent seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower is fully mature. Young flowers tend to wilt, but mature ones will bring you joy in a vase for a very long time. Keep in mind that the entire plant is poisonous, which protects it from pests in nature, but requires caution when handling.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for a vase only after the conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they have a tendency to wilt, and the stems will 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 dotted with burgundy red. The center with creamy stamens is further highlighted by a lime yellow-green coloration.

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.