Day 7 – A Week Of Flowers – Gardens at Coppertop

Day 7 – A Week Of Flowers

I’d call this Week of Flowers — the brainchild of Cathy at Words and Herbs — a big success! Although it’s been challenging to keep up with posting daily this week and to consistently visit blogs of participating gardeners, the beautiful blooms shared have been such a pleasure to behold. Thank you, Cathy and all…

March Picker

November 28, 2020

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On this final day, I’m sharing some of the very next blooms we have to look forward to in early 2021 here at Coppertop: Hellebores! I grow about a dozen varieties of Helleborus orientalis on the shady north side of our home, including lots of doubles hybridized in the U.S. These photos were taken in February and March 2020, and as I’ve mentioned before, it’s a bona fide hellebore photo when the gardener’s supporting hand is glimpsed!

21 responses to “Day 7 – A Week Of Flowers”

Cathy

November 28, 2020 at 2:04 am

Wonderful cultivars! They do well here, but I can’t source them except by mail order. Need to try harder again in the coming season and maybe put in an order. Yes – I’ve found it hard keeping up, but so heart-warming when I do! Have a wonderful weekend!

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 8:07 am
  
  Hellebores are definitely worth the extra effort of mail ordering. You have a great week, too, Cathy!
  
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One Man And His Garden Trowel

November 28, 2020 at 2:24 am

Hellabore photo 1 and 3 are particularly impressive – such intricate markings.

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 8:05 am
  
  Thanks! The spotted ones are particularly fun.
  
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Cathy

November 28, 2020 at 5:07 am

Ooh, hellebores! Love them! I have a few starting to flower already (currently frozen solid). That first one is absolutely gorgeous. Any idea of its name? It is hard finding different varieties here but sometimes I get lucky online. Yes, it has been quite a challenge to keep up with all the blogging activity around this meme, but it has been wonderful to see everyone’s flowers and connect to other like-minded people around the world. Thank you so much for joining in March. 😃🤗🥨❄️

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 8:16 am
  
  Your great idea has inspired us all, Cathy, and for that I thank you! Your hellebores are a month or so ahead of mine. The hellebore in the first photo lost its tag, sadly, but undoubtably is part of The Winter Jewels or Wedding Party series here in the U.S.
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    November 28, 2020 at 12:40 pm
    
    Hi March. I just ordered three new hellebores as my Christmas present from my Mum! 😃 Thank you for the inspiration! 🤗
    
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    1. March Picker
      
      November 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm
      
      Oh, this make me so happy, Cathy. You will love them!
      
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thequiltinggardener

November 28, 2020 at 9:40 am

What beautiful varieties you have. A lot of mine are self seeders but I have started Adding some named varieties. I’ve really enjoyed your week of flowers. Thank you.

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 2:25 pm
  
  Well, thank YOU for visiting and commenting! It’s added some brightness to this week.
  
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Robert J Jr.

November 28, 2020 at 10:10 am

Such amazing flowers! Those blooms are spellbinding!

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thank you, Robert. 🙂
  
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Frogend_dweller

November 28, 2020 at 1:24 pm

These are a rather glorious reminder of what’s just round the corner for us. That first bloom is stunning. I’ve been moving self-seeders around the plot, but suddenly I realise that I need new blood! Thanks for sharing!

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 2:26 pm
  
  Yes, new blood is always a good idea — to mix with the old faithfuls.
  
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John D. Norgord

November 28, 2020 at 1:41 pm

Your Hellebore are absolutely lovely. When is the best time to plant them?

Amanda

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1. March Picker
  
  November 28, 2020 at 2:28 pm
  
  Hi there, Amanda. I hope you and John are well there down the road and enjoyed a peaceful Thanksgiving. I believe hellebores can be planted successfully any time of year when the ground isn’t frozen. They are for sale now then disappear from nurseries during the summer months.
  
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Chloris

November 30, 2020 at 7:22 am

Lovely to see your gorgeous hellebores. That is something to look forward to as we head into winter.

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1. March Picker
  
  November 30, 2020 at 11:12 am
  
  Yes, before we know it they’ll be blooming1
  
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Catherine

December 3, 2020 at 8:12 am

What a lovely collection of hellebores. I’d be hard pushed to pick a favourite, though the first is mahnificent. This will be only the second year I’ve grown them, and I’m so hoping they flower well.

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1. March Picker
  
  December 4, 2020 at 7:04 pm
  
  Oh, I’ll hope so right along with you, Catherine!
  
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Cynthia Reyes

December 5, 2020 at 8:14 am

These are gorgeous flowers. Wow.

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