Day 177: It's been several days since I took this photo through my living room window, really the best view of the Oriental Hellebore (Lenten Rose) since from that angle, it's not hidden by daffodil leaves. As garden plants go, I find it quite rewarding. Once it's done with its lengthy winter-late spring blooming cycle, the leaves darken and become substantially larger, shading out any nasty weeds which might be hiding closer to the ground. It endures dry days without much noticeable effect, remaining richly green until late autumn. The plant then retreats into dormancy for a period of 8-10 weeks before new flower heads begin to appear. If you plant a Hellebore, be sure to give it lots of space. It can become quite large. That said, it is easily divided and "spares" can always be transplanted to other areas of your yard. Keep it out of full sun. Morning light is sufficient to keep it healthy, and if you have a variety with coloured flowers, a little shade will keep them vibrant.
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