Does spring get any better than the moment the Hellebores start to bloom? These are among my favorites for their unusual color.
H. torquata
H. 'Jade Tiger'
H. 'New York NIght'
To see what flowers other gardeners are sharing, visit Cathy at Words and Herbs who's hosting this meme.
Oooo, the 'jade tiger' is gorgeous!
Posted by: Ginny | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 08:47 AM
...actually, all three are wonderful.
Posted by: Ginny | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 08:51 AM
Well now you've got me thinking about my 'Jade Tiger', it's so early many years, I wonder if there buds starting to form!
Posted by: danger garden | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Beautiful! I'm so hoping to see more hellebore blooms here this year.
Posted by: Kris P | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 11:58 AM
DANGER — I did not mention it in my post, but these images are all from last spring. These won't be flowering until next April/May. I think I probably told you but I bought 3 Jade Tiger plants because I like yours so much. I planted them in a group where they will eventually fill in by a large orangey rock with mica flakes and lichens all over it.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 12:21 PM
KRIS — It does seem to take them a while to flower, esp. if they were smallish clumps at planting. I have one that will be in the garden for its third year this coming spring and I am hoping it will start to flower finally.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 12:23 PM
GINNY — I first saw 'Jade Tiger' in the garden of another blogger and was smitten. I finally managed to find one a couple of years ago.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Beauties! Jade Tiger especially appeals to me. I rather like the ones with double flowers. Thanks for sharing! 😃
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 02:10 PM
Yes, those are definitely beauties. That does seem like the turning point around here. We still often get some cold and snow after the Hellebores bloom, but they're the start of the exciting new growing season.
Posted by: Beth@PlantPostings | Thursday, December 01, 2022 at 06:25 PM