If I was asked for one word to describe the character of hellebores, it would be demure. That shows the dangers of generalising. These beautifully spotted, double blooms look like something out of musical theatre.
I can’t help wondering what they are whispering about. Fear of slugs? The shipping forecast? The best hairdresser in the county – should that be petaldresser?
For those hoping for something a bit more botanical, these are Helleborus x hybridus (Ashwood Garden Hybrids).
Wow. These are fabulous with all their extra petals. And such a color with the spots. I can see why you imagine them talking!
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The background colour is quite unusual too – a very pale skin tone.
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I love the idea of musical theatre — that seems vastly more fitting than Helleborus x hybridus! These are glorious images — thank you!
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Helleborus x hybridus is a cardboard name – about as undescriptive as you can get. I suppose that’s because it covers a multitude of sins (or blessings, in this case).
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Great photos! They’re a feast for the eyes.
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Thank you!
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I do love the doubles. The way the petals layer themselves as they hang down. Just beautiful.
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The breeders seem to have got it down to a fine art now.
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I was looking at some of these today at plant centre. They weren’t nearly as nice as these beautiful specimens.
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I like virtually all hellebores. I tend to share the more unusual ones I see, but even a plain, single green one can make my heart beat a little faster.
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Demure is perfect .. they do look like they are whispering
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They’ve got that wide eyed look as if it’s something mildly scandalous.
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Lol …
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The thing I’m always most captivated by in your pictures is the design of the flowers. The sheer science involved in their creation as a flower. It always leaves me in awe…
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I instinctively look for patterns – shapes or colours.
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