Hellebores Galore

Hellebores 

Galore.

 

PICTURE GALLERY

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Hello I’m Mike Kirk,

About me and my Hellebores.

Helleborus Oriantalis and some species of Hellebore have been extensively crossed by other

breeders over the years. Consequently it has made it very difficult to pinpoint

the back ground of any particular Hellebore plant. So I just class my plants as;

Hellebore mixed hybrids.

 

About 14 years ago, as a hobby! I took an interest in trying to cross breed

Hellebores. I should have known better, before I knew it they had taken

over my life. So here I am after doing hundreds of Hellebore crosses each year, and

disposing of just as many if not more. I have now built up a reasonable stock of

Hellebores For hybridizing, but it will be awhile before I can supply each plant in large

numbers. As you may be aware, it is very difficult to cross breed Hellebores and get identical

plants in numbers. Although hopefully, with further crossing in the future this will

be possible. So please have a look in the picture gallery, It's always nice to have

a feed back, (even if I might not like your comments).

Please do not be offended if I do not get back to you right away, being a one man band

does not leave a lot of time for emails and phone calls.

 

  

 

Cultivation tips:

 

Hellebores will grow in most soils, but avoid anything extremely dry or waterlogged.

Light shade is very good, as is part sun, full sun depends on your soil type

and how hot it gets, ( all though my Hellebores are in full sun.)

Newly planted Hellebores need watering regularly in a dry spring and in the

first summer, until they get their roots out of the pot shape and into the soil.

Good soil preparation and two or three feeds a year, will show good results in

plant growth and flowers.

Dead heading as soon as each flower has gone past its best, will also help your plants

to give a better show each year.

Hellebores can be split up after a few years and moved, but it will take a year or two for

them to pick up. I find that the best time to split them is when they are still in flower.

After replanting, remove any flower stems to give the plant a better chance.

Do not forget to water in dry periods until the roots are settled in. 

  Sorry visits to the site are by invitation only, If you would like to see them when they are in

      flower just give me a call on ( 01427 788226 ) so we can arrange your visit.

or e-mail on mike@hellebores-galore.co.uk