Hellebores are plants that bring life to the garden at the turn of winter and spring. These evergreen perennials form dense clumps of dark, leathery leaves and can delight with their blooms on days when most other plants are still dormant. In nature, they most often grow in the undergrowth of deciduous trees and shrubs. That is why they will thrive best in your garden in shade or partial shade with plenty of humus-rich soil, where they will grow for many years.
Apart from brightening up shady corners, they can also be used as cut flowers. You just need to wait for the right moment. They are only suitable for a vase once the flower has fully matured and conspicuous seed pods begin to form in its center. Stems picked at this stage will last a really long time in water.

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus argutifolius