tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post5498123208495790090..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Isn't this a bit earlySue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-82432166105951872122013-11-22T12:58:34.982+00:002013-11-22T12:58:34.982+00:00If you check the link for Hayloft at the top of my...If you check the link for Hayloft at the top of my blog they are offering 6 hellebores for £6. I've bought a few 'collections' from them as they seem to be an economical way of acquiring plants if you are now too worried about varietySue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-81445629726505568062013-11-22T12:19:24.053+00:002013-11-22T12:19:24.053+00:00I planted two hellebores last year and one of them...I planted two hellebores last year and one of them was munched. Must check on the buds of the other one as I know the slugs are still hungry! I think they're one of my absolute favourites for the early year so I must get hold of a couple more for the garden - they seem to be quite expensive so I'll try at a trade nursery near my college and see if I can do better price wise! I love the look of that pink one in the last photo! Gorgeous!Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-52396020638140344922013-11-20T16:25:46.119+00:002013-11-20T16:25:46.119+00:00Please to mention you, Shirl. It is amazing how ma...Please to mention you, Shirl. It is amazing how many microclimates exist in a small garden isn't it?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-5332315859823289802013-11-20T10:09:36.784+00:002013-11-20T10:09:36.784+00:00Nice Sue, I'll have to take a look under my ot...Nice Sue, I'll have to take a look under my other ones again. My garden is like yours, the rate of growth is different in different beds/areas of the garden. Different temps and light conditions will be factors no doubt. I like having the staggered growth around the garden. Thanks for the mention ;-)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-12816492035155830332013-11-19T20:05:28.258+00:002013-11-19T20:05:28.258+00:00I'm hoping that I'll still have hellebores...I'm hoping that I'll still have hellebores Nadezda.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-73722969349333635892013-11-19T19:13:07.995+00:002013-11-19T19:13:07.995+00:00Hellebore in November, wow! Sue what will you have...Hellebore in November, wow! Sue what will you have in March?Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-17819450402201054642013-11-19T09:53:07.897+00:002013-11-19T09:53:07.897+00:00They do cheer things up in the bleaker months, Jan...They do cheer things up in the bleaker months, JanetSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15326230360380497852013-11-19T09:29:46.979+00:002013-11-19T09:29:46.979+00:00How wonderful to see hellebores already. I have a ...How wonderful to see hellebores already. I have a brand new one that I must get in the ground ready for it to flower, I love them, such tough little plants and yet so beautiful in the middle of winter when all could be quite bleak.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-39900420469778376532013-11-18T16:05:57.227+00:002013-11-18T16:05:57.227+00:00If anything there is more shelter nearer ro magnol...If anything there is more shelter nearer ro magnolia, Jo although it maybe gets a bit more light at this time of year but then again so do the plants growing next to it!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-43837811232411060122013-11-18T15:58:58.792+00:002013-11-18T15:58:58.792+00:00Is it a little more sheltered at the back of the b...Is it a little more sheltered at the back of the bed? Perhaps that's why it comes in to flower earlier. I think plants are a law unto themselves though. At least you'll have a longer display this way.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-79011124658567627322013-11-18T09:11:23.443+00:002013-11-18T09:11:23.443+00:00I don't think it would like your climate Endah...I don't think it would like your climate Endah as it is really a winter flower here.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35733019359104640792013-11-18T08:54:03.402+00:002013-11-18T08:54:03.402+00:00I have never seen plant like this. Look so interes...I have never seen plant like this. Look so interestingEndah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14574932011877476652013-11-18T08:45:11.695+00:002013-11-18T08:45:11.695+00:00It is Tanya - just hope it doesn't end up unde...It is Tanya - just hope it doesn't end up under snow!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33855326146008090212013-11-18T08:44:38.983+00:002013-11-18T08:44:38.983+00:00The bed of hellebores is just outside of a house w...The bed of hellebores is just outside of a house window and is lovely when they all flowerSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-84051539584333224882013-11-18T08:43:43.038+00:002013-11-18T08:43:43.038+00:00It is Snowbird but I do wonder why this particular...It is Snowbird but I do wonder why this particular plant is much earlier than the others. It's a double variety that came in a collection.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68684725904476064472013-11-18T08:42:23.476+00:002013-11-18T08:42:23.476+00:00This is certainly true of many seeds, JessicaThis is certainly true of many seeds, JessicaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-46197633079025279922013-11-18T08:02:29.845+00:002013-11-18T08:02:29.845+00:00So lovely to see a little colour and life in the g...So lovely to see a little colour and life in the garden!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90671103594087925722013-11-17T20:42:04.079+00:002013-11-17T20:42:04.079+00:00Beautiful hellebores. And how lovely to see them ...Beautiful hellebores. And how lovely to see them in bloom now.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-67961929211894604152013-11-17T19:30:10.340+00:002013-11-17T19:30:10.340+00:00It's wonderful to have something flowering at ...It's wonderful to have something flowering at this time of the year. That really is a pretty little plant.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-84747878783754046512013-11-17T19:13:45.107+00:002013-11-17T19:13:45.107+00:00Last year I planted seeds at about this time (boug...Last year I planted seeds at about this time (bought rather than harvested), and left the tray in the cold frame over the winter, keeping it just moist. Several germinated come Spring. Maybe a bit of cold stimulates them into action. <br />Your hellebore may be early Sue, but isn't it glorious! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54434013557170325472013-11-17T18:53:08.849+00:002013-11-17T18:53:08.849+00:00thanks for your advice I shall do this tomorrowthanks for your advice I shall do this tomorrowStella on Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302996173385150373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-40953993075579959342013-11-17T18:42:53.342+00:002013-11-17T18:42:53.342+00:00Good luck.Good luck.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83534077829626702852013-11-17T18:42:12.942+00:002013-11-17T18:42:12.942+00:00Hi Stella. Cutting back this years leaves cuts dow...Hi Stella. Cutting back this years leaves cuts down on the chance of fungal disease and also it allows space for the new leaves and flower buds to have space to grow. It's a bit like you would do if you are growing strawberries. I may have been encouraged to take the leaves off a bit earlier than I would usually due to the arrival of the first flowers and would usually remove them around the end of December. I think the Christmas rose buds will also benefit by not being covered by foliage as this will give shelter to whatever has been nibbling it. By the end of the year the leaves tend to be ragged and lay flat.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64970764874136057862013-11-17T18:35:24.258+00:002013-11-17T18:35:24.258+00:00Thanks, Sue. I have a few of the seeds left, so I ...Thanks, Sue. I have a few of the seeds left, so I think I'll sow them in a pot and just hope for the best.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-25901841935769950382013-11-17T18:29:27.009+00:002013-11-17T18:29:27.009+00:00Hi I have never grown hellebores before, do I have...Hi I have never grown hellebores before, do I have to cut all the leaves off and when???Stella on Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302996173385150373noreply@blogger.com