Most of us grow hellebores as an early blooming perennial that performs well in shady nooks. They are easy to grow, deer resistant, and bloom long in the garden.🌸 But did you also know they can be used in a vase too? While hellebores aren’t your average cut flower, with a few tricks, you can enjoy their unique blooms for up to a week!🌸 Here’s what you need to know!🌸 1. Timing is key! Cut hellebores when the flowers are mature and seed pods are forming. 2. Snip stems at an angle with sharp she

Hellebores are an underutilized winter blooming perennial in the Lower Mainland. These are low-maintenance perennials and with the right conditions, they can bloom from December through April. New Notable Varieties: -Glenda’s Gloss -Frosted pink variety known as Penny's Pink. -Anna's Red -Picotee. -Jacob -Dorothy's Dawn What You Need To Know: -Hellebores are hardy, some to USDA Zone 4. -They appreciate shelter from high winds and thrive in morning light with afternoon shade. -After a hard freeze

The hellebores are just starting to bloom and I’m excited to see the new varieties that I put down last year. #hellebores #floralarrangements | My French Country Home