Gardening with the RHS A Year in the Garden: Hellebores, Hoverflies and Temperate Rainforests
Dec 30, 2025
Join hellebore expert John Grimshaw as he shares insights on nurturing these resilient winter flowers, including breeding tips and caring for native species. RHS entomologist Josie Stuart highlights the invaluable role of hoverflies in pollination and pest control, while offering tips to attract them to gardens. Garden designer Zoe Claymore delves into the enchanting world of temperate rainforests, discussing their unique flora and conservation efforts, along with practical ideas to bring their beauty into home gardens.
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Sow Hellebore Seed Without Delay
- Sow hellebore seed immediately from pod to pot to preserve viability.
- Leave them outside and expect germination the following February after a warm then cool period.
Recent Breeding Expanded Hellebore Palette
- Intensive breeding in recent decades produced the wide colour range in hellebores.
- Breakthroughs like clean primrose yellow transformed what's available to gardeners.
Prune Hellebore Foliage By Plant Type
- Remove old foliage only from stemless hellebores to show flowers.
- Leave foliage on stem-forming types because leaves are part of the flowering shoot.