hellebore leaves

1. Should I cut the leaves off my hellebores?
2. What do you do with hellebores in the summer?
3. Do hellebores die back in winter?
4. Why do hellebore leaves turn brown?
5. Can hellebores be grown in pots?
6. Why are hellebores so expensive?
7. Do hellebores bloom all summer?
8. Can Hellebores take sun?
9. When should you cut back hellebore leaves?
10. What do I feed my hellebores?
11. Do hellebores multiply?
12. Are hellebores invasive?
13. Can you take cuttings from hellebores?
14. Why is my hellebore dying?
15. How poisonous are hellebores?
16. Why has my hellebore died?
17. Where should I plant hellebores?
18. How often should I water hellebores?
19. What grows well with hellebores?

Should I cut the leaves off my hellebores?

Always remove any leaves which are brown or black even if it means the plant is almost denuded, it will survive and as always with infected leaves, do not compost. Cut carefully as by late December/early January, the new buds will be coming through center image, and it is important not to damage these.

What do you do with hellebores in the summer?

An annual application of manure or compost will help to boost the growth of your hellebores. Provide plenty of water during spring and fall when they are actively growing. You can ease up during the summer because heat causes hellebores to go dormant.

Do hellebores die back in winter?

Even though Hellebore is considered a late winter and early spring blooming plant, it is evergreen all year round, so I find myself pruning hellebores in summer months, too!

Why do hellebore leaves turn brown?

Hellebore leaf spot is a common fungal disease of many hellebore species. It infects leaves and stems giving rise to roundish, dead, brown spots.

Can hellebores be grown in pots?

Hellebore needs rich and well-drained soil, so be sure to choose a pot that drains and use a rich organic potting soil or add compost to existing soil. ... The flowers tend to droop downward, so find an elevated position for your container grown hellebore so you can fully enjoy it.

Why are hellebores so expensive?

Hybrid hellebores are expensive to purchase (about $17 for a one-gallon pot) because it takes three to five years for them to bloom, and growers generally only sell blooming plants. ... Unlike other perennials, hellebores are long-lived plants that do not need to be divided to remain vigorous.

Do hellebores bloom all summer?

Hellebores have a usual bloom time (winter and spring), but they can sometimes be found for sale, in full bloom, during the summer. This means that the plants have been forced to bloom out of their usual schedule, and they aren't likely to bloom again in the winter.

Can Hellebores take sun?

Hellebores are hardy in Zones 6 to 9. They tolerate almost full sun to almost full shade but prefer partial shade. Dense shade may reduce flower production.

When should you cut back hellebore leaves?

The best time for pruning a hellebore plant is late winter or early spring, just as soon as the new growth begins to appear. This new growth should come straight up out of the ground as little stalks. These stalks should still be surrounded by a ring of last year's big leaves.

What do I feed my hellebores?

Feeding hellebores

They are greedy feeders so give them a yearly feed in September with a slow-release fertiliser (such as Vitax Q4 ) or surround with well-rotted manure.

Do hellebores multiply?

A hellebore will yield from two to as many as 10 divided plants. You should plant the divided plants immediately, making sure the roots do not dry out. Plant them in well- prepared soil with good drainage. ... Firm the soil around the plant and water to avoid air pockets around the roots.

Are hellebores invasive?

The hellebore is a small evergreen perennial that blooms during the winter months and into spring, usually starting as early as late January. The clumps expand slowly by rhizomatous roots but are not invasive.

Can you take cuttings from hellebores?

Hellebores are best divided in early spring or autumn. Only hellebores that do not produce stems (acaulescent plants), can be propagated by division. ... For smaller plants, you can use a knife to carefully divide them. Replant each new section immediately so that they don't dry out.

Why is my hellebore dying?

Flower stems may wil and die. It is caused by the fungus Microsphaeropsis hellebori. There are no fungicides specifically designed to treat Hellebore Black Spot but most plant fungicides will help control the problem.

How poisonous are hellebores?

The leaves, stems, and roots of these plants are all poisonous. Although seldom fatal, your pet (or even your child) can become very ill if any part of the plant is ingested.

Why has my hellebore died?

Hellebore black death is a serious disease of hellebores, probably caused by the virus Helleborus net necrosis virus (HeNNV), where plants become stunted, deformed and marked by black streaks and netting patterns.

Where should I plant hellebores?

Where to plant hellebores. Grow hellebores at the front of a border in sun, or full or partial shade, depending on the variety you choose. They do best in fertile, well-drained soil.

How often should I water hellebores?

Water sparingly, but do not let the plant get so dry that it wilts. Allow the soil to dry just somewhat between waterings, and avoid wetting the leaves.

What grows well with 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.