Gardening with the RHS Unlocking the potential of your garden in midwinter
Jan 16, 2025
Join horticulturist Liz Mooney from RHS Garden Wisley, specializing in veggies, and passionate plantsman John Grimshaw, an expert on hellebores. Discover how hellebores can brighten your winter garden and learn the secrets of growing these lovely blooms. Liz shares valuable insights on crop rotation, emphasizing its role in soil health and pest management for planning a successful veggie patch. Plus, find out how front gardens can uplift community spirits during the cold season. Garden bliss awaits!
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Diverse Colors of Hellebores
- Hellebores offer a wide range of flower colors, including greens, whites, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and blacks.
- Growers can choose from single and double forms, with hybrids providing extra garden appeal.
Sowing Hellebore Seeds Right
- Sow hellebore seeds immediately after harvesting while fresh to maintain viability.
- Use well-drained compost topped with grit and leave outside until germination next February, avoiding fridge storage.
Hellebore Cultivation Tips
- Plant hellebores in well-drained soil with good sunlight for best flowering.
- In pots, routinely feed and repot to prevent decline and keep plants healthy.