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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2018
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    This looks like Hellebore leaf spot disease.

    Hellebore leaf spot is caused by the fungus Microsphaeropsis hellebori and is a common disease on many hellebore species. You are most likely to see infections when new plant growth is occurring from late winter until summer.
    Remove all affected leaves promptly and destroy
    Do not allow dead, infected material to remain around the plants, since this will be a source of infection in the following season
    The spores are spread in water and wind-blown rain and thus wet conditions are required to initiate disease. The fungus perpetuates on the plant over the summer and autumn and a new round of infections is intiated at times when new plant growth is occurring.
    There are no fungicides with specific recommendations for the control of hellebore leaf spot. However, the fungicides tebuconazole , tebuconazole with trifloxystrobin , and triticonazole are labelled for the control of a number of other diseases on ornamental plants, and may give some control of hellebore leaf spot .
    Hellebores are generally quite expensive so I understand the concern. You mention the plant is new, so perhaps the seller will guarantee the plant.
    Helleborus argutifolius or holly-leaved hellebore can be more resistant to this disease.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 18, 2018
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    These are hardy in your area, and will come back in the spring. You will want to water them less, as they will use less water in the winter months. They will do well, and probably better, if you plant them in the ground. They should recover though. Just let them dry out a little between waterings. Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebores.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 22, 2019
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    You can, certainly, grow this indoors. There are a few things to consider. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/growing-hellebore-in-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 29, 2019
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    This can be a lack of light, or even too much light depending on what you are using for lighting. They require a pretty large amount of light though, so I am likely to say they need more light. Make sure to let the soil dry out some between waterings, as to not invite an infection. Can you tell me a little about the current conditions around the plant right now?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 11, 2019
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    According to my research, these are tolerant of both trees. This website will give you more information: http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/horticulture-care/plants-tolerant-black-walnut-toxicity

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 15, 2019
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    Could you offer a little more information? How long ago did you plant these? Can you include photos of the area? This can help me to determine what happened. Also, it can help to include information about the climate in your part of the world.

    Please include the above things, and I will be more than happy to help.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 5, 2019
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    As the growing season progresses, prune off any damaged leaves to give the plant a more tidy look.
    Remove the old flower stems when the start to decline. Cutting them back to the base of the plant.
    Remove flower heads before seeds set if you don’t want the plant to self seed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/pruning-hellebore-plants.htm

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