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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 21, 2020
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    This can happen with cooler weather after a hot spell. This is not usual, and will not happen often. To ensure that it will bloom, reliably, this Winter I would remove the flower growth at this time.

    Otherwise, this article will offer some tips on their care:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 29, 2020
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    Unfortunately, not all strains of Helleborus produce babies, and some produce very few. If they have not done so by now, they may not. The ones I grew didn't increase the clump for two or three years then suddenly it was huge.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/pruning-hellebore-plants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/hellebore-plant-propagation.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    November 2, 2020
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    Here's a great website from the University of Delaware with photos and details:
    https://cdn.canr.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2019/04/02213433/2019_Helleborus_Lenten_Rose_Feature.pdf

    Here is our article that provides details about how to grow them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    January 6, 2021
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    Yes, it's late (or early). Even though they are late winter/early spring bloomers, planting now doesn't give their roots time to get established before harsh weather. I would hold them over till spring.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    February 13, 2021
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    As you mentioned, some droopiness is normal for these plants. If your soil is well-draining and your plants are getting plenty of water, you may want to examine them for other problems. It sounds as though they are healthy and blooming, and they are probably fine. But, check to be sure they aren't sitting in pooled water, and use this article to check for other possible problems:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/hellebore-plant-problems.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    February 24, 2021
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    That is similar to the photo on our article page about double hellebores but our photo was purchased from a stock photo service so we do not know where the flower originated. Also, we don't make vendor recommendations.

    You can find such flowers at your local nursery or garden center or from reputable online nurseries. Good luck!

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