They are a lovely and hardy plant with a huge range of flower colours and foliage variations. They grow well in any soil that isn't completely waterlogged or bone dry, they thrive in shade, and most importantly they flower from Christmas until mid spring - depending on the variety - a time when the garden is just getting started. Last year we saw some Hellebores still flowering in June, that may have been because the spring was so cold but the Hellebore is a great value plant none the less. They are also perfect for planting on raised areas or on banks so that you can look up into the pendulous flowers, and get the full effect of any frilly petals, speckling or colour.
At this time of year it is worth removing any old and damaged leaves, so you can see the flowers well. New leaves will appearing soon too, so enjoy the flowers now.
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