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  1. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I found a photo of our Helleborus "Blue Lady" from last year. She's still in bud out there this year.
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    WOW she really is a beauty isn't she? :headbang:
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I think she is, Eileen, but I wouldn't mind having one looking like yours either. That one's petals had such a charming, ruffled quality to them. This one's more - groomed?
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    What a stunning example.
    It is such an apart colour.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm going to see if I can order your Helleborus online - either seeds or a plant as I'm salivating just thinking about having one in my garden. :drool:
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    @Sjoerd, you know I like the out-of-the-ordinary segment of garden plants. I'm hoping this will produce some seedlings with the same colour, but I have so many other Helleborus near by so I might not get another like this.

    Best of luck @eileen. Since I have it here in Norway your chances at finding it there should be very good. We're a backwater plantwise.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm afraid I'm not finding it anywhere here. I've tried everywhere I can and nowhere seems to have it.:smt089 I'm not going to give up yet though as there has to be somewhere out there that sells this variety.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    There are several varieties looking much the same but sold under different names, so I guess you'll have to put your patience pants on and dive in there.
     
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    Wow! That color is so deep and rich!
     
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    @Droopy if want the same colour as yours you could try this
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Thanks! Oooft, methinks that's slightly too much trouble. I get what I get, and it might be some fun ones. I've helped a friend hand pollinate Rhododendron species. Next time she can do it herself.
     
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    Your welcome:)
     
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