IVOM: Bouquets in black and white

I cut the seedheads off of my Belcamda chinensis knowing they have a reputation as rampant self-seeders. Given that it's planted next to the gravel-filled upper pond, I could just imagine my frustration if the seeds landed there. Thus I've been enjoying this small bouquet of shiny black buttons indoors, instead of worrying about them free out of doors. 

Our recent warm weather pushed my Thanksgiving rose — Helleborus niger — into spectacular bloom. Here it is last Monday, Nov. 7th.

_{Last Thursday we finished our winter prep on the last warm day. Overnight the temperature dropped from the low 70°s to the 30°s. That was followed by wind, rain and snow showers. When the temperature finally hit 32° early this afternoon I went out and cut a few Hellebore stems.}

_{The flowers were lightly brushed with snow with iced and downward curving stems. It didn't take them long to perk right back up however. You've gotta love a plant that can deal with serious weather.} 

Comments

[Barbara H.]

Transitions - gotta love them. Often better than what comes at the end - at least when that is winter.

[danger garden]

Seriously! Plants are amazing. To think there are plants in my garden that sail thru temperatures over 100 for days and then do just as well when they're in the 30's. Your Helleborus niger is lovely.

[Kris P]

Both arrangement are lovely, Linda, and good for you for catching the flowers in both at just the right moment. Is it early to have hellebores blooming in your part of the country? I don't see any of those flowers here until spring (and then only when I'm lucky to get enough rain).

[Beth@PlantPostings]

Good year for the H. nigra. Lovely! I'm not ready for the snow, but I guess it's time. Stay safe. :)

[hb]

That is 1 gorgeous Hellebore!

The vase and the Belcamda stem were perfect for each other.

I really like black foliage--a black Aeonium and black-leaved Lagerstroemias provide for that here.

Snow?!?!!