PR2457 CHRISTMAS ROSEHellebore Seeds
Helleborus 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 Bergenias. 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.
PR7135 BEAR'S FOOTHellebore Seeds
Helleborus 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, and 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 spread out over a period of 5-18 months, and plants will be more vigorous than nursery grown stock and at a fraction of the price. This is a handsome, relatively easy care Hellebore that deserves to be grown much more often. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 50 seeds.
How to Plant HELLEBORE SeedsSow seed in individual 3 inch containers and place inside a zip-lock bag. Keep at 70 degrees F. for 2 weeks. Then place in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. Next, sink pots in a shady location, covering with glass or plastic; remove covering when seedlings emerge. Germination is spread out over a period of 5-18 months.
