Greetings!
This month’s Plant of The Month is the beautiful
Hellebore. This perennial flowering plant is native to Europe, spanning from
Great Britain and ending in the Caucasus region. This evergreen is valued among
horticulturist for its resistance to frost and its early spring flowering.
To establish the Hellebore, do not forget to water regularly
until the roots are settled in. Once this occurs, minimum watering and light is
required. These plants fare best in partial shade.
To keep the Hellebore healthy, make sure the soil is well
drained and slightly fertilized with organic matter. Fallen leaves work very
well for this purpose.
Too keep the flowering plant looking pristine, prune back
the dead foliage during the spring season.
For more information on Hellebore care, check out these
websites!
http://www.helleborus.us/GardenCare.html
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/growing-hellebores.html.