Deer bloom
American etymologist Douglas Harper says the word ‘hellebore’ is of uncertain origin. ‘Perhaps literally ‘plant eaten by fawns’.
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Cool wonder
Superb Helleborus x hybridus ‘Slate’ proved a fetching model in this morning’s frosty light.
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Striking sport
This fine volunteer Hellebore in the garden’s south walk is a welcome light in darker days near the border wall.
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