I would have posted this in the Hellebore forum...But there isn't one :)
I have what I thought was H. Orientalis but I noticed it's leaves were purple when leafing out in spring (unlike all it's neighbors)... I was trying to figure out what variety it might be but I can't seem to find anything referencing purple new growth on hellebores. Is it so common that no one mentions it? Of the numerous plants I have in the garden only this one (with a solid purple-reddish flower) has this spring coloring on the foliage.
Anyone have any ideas what it might be?
Thanks for your help!!
Jen
He who can laugh at himself will never cease to be amused....
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
I can always tell what color the flowers will be by the color of new foliage and stems. The darker the new leaves, the darker the flower.
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Hummm...Interesting... I have Onyx Odyssey which is even darker, but I don't recall that it's leaves are purple like this one in the spring. I'll have to watch for that next spring.
Thanks so much!
Jen
He who can laugh at himself will never cease to be amused....
