Hellebore Niger.

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  1. rustyroots

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    Hi All,

    I have a Hellebore Niger that has finished flowering. Do I cut it back? If so do I do it now or when?

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    Hi Rr

    I would leave the flowerheads on to self seed but you can cut away the old leaves from last year but leave the fresh new leaves that have grown this year.

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