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I don't often buy plants (especially at full price) but I couldn't walk away from this Hellebore (which in itself is not my usual thing).............
Helleborus argutifolius by longk48, on Flickr

It is Helleborus argutifolius and with those spikey leaves it looks like Helleborus foetidus with attitude.................


Helleborus argutifolius by longk48, on Flickr

 

Well done lucius
At least you have informed WCN.
Keep an eye on them and let us know how they go
For me, HJ are plants best grown from seed every year or from self sown seedling.

 

A Palram Harmony 6x4 greenhouse, from flatpack to finished(ish) in two and a half weather affected days. £240 well spent, I think.

 

That part made me laugh mate ....what a thing to put in a reply

 

Lidl besides morrisons also Gary

 

Good work mate and it looks alright ...not bad going

 

@longk
I've had H argutifolius for a long time, it does get quite big. However I like it a lot it's trouble free with a long period of interest, with me it flowers from December through to April/May and on sunny days is regularly visited by bumble bees.

 

Picked these up last week (Poundland)

 

Agree with you Gail.....didnt sound like a professional response.

H. argutifolius.....always Corsicus to me....is a true "doer" in the garden. Evergreen, nice pale sculpted leaves, earlier pale green flowers and a bigger plant than Orientalis.

I like the greenhouse Moley . Looks good doesnt it?

 

Chuffed with it, to be honest. Wasn't expecting the Taj Mahal of greenhouses, considering the price, but it seems every bit as sturdy as the ones we looked at that were twice as expensive. I guess the real test is whether I still think like that in a year's time!

 

I don't see why it should disappoint in a year's time Moley Enjoy it

 

... how much you use it

You've done a grand job getting it up - especially in the soggy weather of late. What are the panes made of?

 

Polycarbonate. Between our budget and the fact we have a young family one side and kids who regularly play in the street behind the greenhouse, we figured it made more sense than going for one of the glass options.

 

How strong are the polycarbonate pains? Would they withstand strong winds? I also have to think about the safety of children and animals. I was thinking that toughened safety glass would be the best option. It would be good to know what to go for when the time comes.

G.