Hellebores

Hellebore or Lenten Rose are a poisonous hardy perrenial that is classed as a late winter/early spring flowering plant. The sap if ingested will cause stomach cramps so care should be taken when planting or dividing. Keep away from children until old enough not to test palatability. Hellebores have wonderful green, white or pink leafy styled flowers which sprout up from three pronged long leaves with soft jaggy egdes. The leaves remain all year round and are a dark almost evergreen shade. They prefer a shady site, with deep well drained soil but can tolerate a sunny position if kept well watered throughout the season. Hellebores come into flower just ...