Thirty years ago, the best hellebores were rare and expensive. Propagated mainly by painstaking division, they were only available from one or two specialist nurseries, and the varieties sold in garden centres were unpredictable in colour and poor in quality. How things have changed.
Inspired hybridisation, supportedstart to flower before Christmas – and attractive foliage add value that justifies the price. They also thrive in shady positions and are perfect for planting beneath deciduous trees.
