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Annual Hellebore Appreciation Post

Every year I am amazed by the winter blooms of Hellebores, also known as Christmas Roses. With glossy, evergreen foliage and hardy flowers that love shaded areas, this plant is a must have in the garden for when there is no color in the cold and winter season.

This year I obtained the Black Diamond Hellebore (last photo, right side) for myself to go into the raised beds where it is completely shaded.

Note: Plants are toxic, including for pets, if consumed.

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Marimo Moss Ball

Today my resident duo got a housing upgrade from the small plastic fishbowl to a glass terrarium. I’m considering getting another Marimo to add and make it a trio.

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Pericallis

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Sedum Lydim

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Hellebore Appreciation

I do not think Hellebores get enough attention since they are a winter/early spring blooming plant. Most opinions I have heard about them it that they are “too bland”, “not colorful enough”, “flowers are always tinted green and look fake”.

Well let me tell you that there are some striking Hellebores out there that have unique colors, shapes, and textures. When winter is in full force, these plants ready to impress and are putting off their best blooms! Great for shaded borders, under and around trees, woodland garden themes, or anywhere in the garden that is too moist and shady!

I encourage everyone to give these cold hardy guys a chance. When everything has died back and there is no life in the garden, these guys will still provide you a show stopping scene with their glossy green foliage and ever amazing blooms!

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Sempervivum Blooms

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Primrose

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Erica “Winter Heather”