LENTEN ROSES
NOT DIFFICULT TO GROW. The Lenlon Roses are not difficult to cultivate, but. as with many other subjects, they grow and flower luxuriantly in some positions, while in others they are a failure. They thrive in partial shade, but the practice of planting them under trees must be carried out with discrimination. When planted under trees they often fail owing to drought, starvation and exposure. They need protection from prevailing winds during the early spring, and are charming subjects for naturalising in woodlands. They should be planted in colonies under the Itee of deeply rooted trees, which provide the necessary shade without robbing them of sustenance.
Ferns may be associated with the hellebores if desired, but should not be allowed to dominate the situation. The roots should not be exposed to drying winds, and watering is essential until they become established. It is not advisable to disturb the plants more than is necessary, but when desired they may be increased by division. A mulch of decayed manure or leaf mould after the flowering period will assist them to build up new crowns. The flowers are excellent for cutting, and the practice of plunging the stalks up to their necks in water and allowing them to remain therein for several hours, previous to their final arrangement, will materially prolong their freshness and beauty.
The cut foliage, which is effective, should be treated in the same way. There are numerous varieties of H. orientalis. ranging in colour from white and pink to rose, and from deep plum to very dark shades. A notable tall hellabore is H. corsicus, which is very handsome, sometimes growing 3ft in height. It has hollylike, evergreen foliage and produces masses of soft green flowers. This plant is also grown under the names of H. trifoliatus and H. argutifolius.
There are many other species and varieties of much merit, and a selection may be made which will produce flowers, some having sweet scent, for several months in succession.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 November 1939, Page 3
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332LENTEN ROSES Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 November 1939, Page 3
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