Hellebore question and opinions
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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Comments (3)If the roots aren't emerging from the bottom of the pot, I would leave it in the same pot until the soil temperatures are above 50 degrees. Before planting, move the plant outdoors for 1-2 weeks so the plant will become acclimated to changing temperatures. The Helleborus x hybridus(Lenten Rose)reaches a mature height of about 1-1.5 ft. and over several years will form a very large clump. The plant should be sited in a mostly summer shaded, neutral, well drained soil. If you have clay in the soil, as I do, a good rule of thumb is to mix a handful of dolomitic lime(powdered form)into the soil before planting. Once established, the Lenten Rose is remarkably drought tolerant. Good Luck with the young one! BTW, All Helleborus are expensive, everywhere! But, you can look forward to your own seedlings and more flowering plants in the coming years. I started with a few about 15 years ago and now have hundreds. Rb...See MoreHellebore question
Comments (3)Typically, the foliage on acaulescent forms of hellebores and hybrids intermediate between caulescent and acaulescent forms (like x nigercors) are removed or tidied up after the bloom cycle or when the plant is pushing new growth stems. If there are obviously dead leaves or those that are damaged or diseased, you can be selective in the process and remove them now. But generally, cutting back all the foliage at once is not recommended....See MoreA question about my Hellebore
Comments (1)Sounds like a natural variation in the plant. Plants are often bred for longer flower stems so that the flowers are easily seen. If your hellebore is a seedling, it may just be that way. Just as there are tall people and short people, there are hellebores with short flower stems and others with longer stems (or bigger leaves and smaller leaves, etc). If it looks out of place, you might want to divide one of the plants that looks like you want it to, and replace the deviant with half of the one you divide. Other than replacement, I'm not sure there is much you could do....See MoreQuestion about Hunter Douglas duolite products and opinions.
Comments (2)IMO none of those block light well enough to use in a bedroom unless they are installed way past the window frame I like a mix of shades and drapes in a bedroom if light blocking is the aim....See Moredjacob Z6a SE WI
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