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Lenten rose

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I would like to plant some Lenten roses hellebores however I have a clay soil fairly neutral in West Lothian Scotland so it gets quite cold in winter. The ground is well enough drained. On the site it says that they like chalky soil would they survive here?
Posted: Saturday 28th of January 2012 09:01 PM

  • Re: Lenten rose

    Shoot User
    Hi- they love it here in London and that is about the heaviest clay I have ever grown things in! As long as they get lots of leaf mould and a bit of shade in the summer, they'll thrive. Good Luck!
    Replied: Sunday 29th of January 2012 08:26 AM

  • Re: Lenten rose

    Angie Robertson
    Hi Tara
    I live not far away from you on the outskirts of Edinburgh. I have a heavy moist clay soil - and hellebores do fine in my garden too! If you are concerned try mixing in some organic material when planting.
    Angie
    Replied: Monday 30th of January 2012 05:49 PM

    • Re: Re: Lenten rose

      Shoot User
      Thanks Angie sounds if we have similar soils so I will go for it.
      Replied: Monday 30th of January 2012 11:06 PM
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