PR2457 CHRISTMAS ROSE HELLEBORE SEEDSHelleborus niger
The 12-18 inch plants produce beautiful nodding, saucer-shaped, creamy-white blooms with yellow anthers above handsome and lustrous dark green divided leaves. Wonderful when massed under high branching trees, against north or east walls, or in shaded borders. Combines well with Hostas and Bergenia. Needs moisture, shade and alkaline soil (add lime if your soil is acidic). Seed can be sown outdoors in late fall or indoors anytime when pre-chilled in the refrigerator. Instructions are included on the seed packets. Although germination is erratic over a period of 5-18 months, your patience will be rewarded with distinctive and long lived perennials that will be more vigorous than nursery grown stock and will cost you only a fraction of the price. Not recommended for hot climates. Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 50 seeds.
PR7140 SPOTTED HYBRIDS HELLEBORE SEEDSHelleborus orientalis hybrids
Intensely spotted white, pink or red 3-4 inch wide nodding flowers are carried in winter and spring (for about 8-10 weeks) on 15-18 inch tall plants that remain attractive throughout the year. More tolerant of the summer heat than the Christmas Rose, it is probably the easiest hellebore to grow and is recommended for zones 4-9. Prefers afternoon shade and regular water. Self-sows when encouraged (by providing rich, moist soil) but colors will be variable; keep the ones you like and remove the rest. They are easier to transplant than other hellebores. Seen can be sown outdoors in late fall or indoors anytime when pre-chilled in the refrigerator. Instructions are included on the seed packets. Although germination is erratic over a period of 5-18 months, your patience will be rewarded with distinctive and long-lived perennials at a fraction of the cost of nursery grown stock. Packet is 15 seeds. Sorry, out of stock.
PR7135 BEAR'S FOOT HELLEBORE SEEDSHelleborus foetidus
Evergreen 18-30 inch plants with dark green deeply divided leaves produce cup-shaped, light green flowers often with purplish red edges in winter and spring. Tolerates sun in cool areas, but prefers part-shade in warmer areas. Needs only moderate water and will self-sow where adapted. Seed can be sown outdoors in late fall or indoors anytime when pre-chilled in the refrigerator. Instructions are included on the seed packets. Germination is erratic over a period of 5-18 months, but plants will be more vigorous than nursery grown stock and at a fraction of the price. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 50 seeds.