Hellebore Resources
Books on Hellebores
C. Colston Burrell and Judith Knott Tyler, Hellebores a comprehensive guide, 2006, Timber Press.
Excellent new US book, recommended.
Brian Mathew, 'Hellebores', 1989
Still the definitive botanical monograph on the genus. Unfortunately has been out of print for many years. Hard to find.
Graham Rice and Elizabeth Strangman, 'The Gardeners Guide to Growing Hellebores', 1993
Still available I think. A good general guide to the genus.
Graham Rice, 'Hellebores' (RHS Wisley Handbook series), 2002
Small but good paperback guide to Hellebores and still available.
Gisela Schmiemann and Josh Westrich, 'Helen Ballard The Hellebore Queen', 1997
Some lovely pictures of Helen Ballard's named forms
Marlene Ahlburg, 'Hellebores', 1993
Also out of print I believe.
Articles on Hellebores:
Brian Mathew and Will McLewin have produced a series of definitive articles which have been published in The New Plantsman (published by the Royal Horticultural Society and recently renamed 'The Plantsman'). These articles provide a wealth of up to date and accurate information on the genus. Highly recommended for a more in depth understanding of Hellebores. Details of these articles are as follows:
| Subject matter: |
Publication date: |
Journal: |
| Introduction to Hellebores |
June 1995 |
The New Plantsman |
| Helleborus dumetorum |
March 1996 |
The New Plantsman |
| Helleborus atrorubens |
September 1996 |
The New Plantsman |
| Helleborus multifidus sunsp. Hercegovinus |
March 1997 |
The New Plantsman |
| Helleborus purpurascens |
September 1997 |
The New Plantsman |
Helleborus orientalis and
Helleborus x hybridus |
June 1998 |
The New Plantsman |
Helleborus vesicarius and
Helleborus thibetanus |
September 1999 |
The New Plantsman |
Helleborus argutifolius Helleborus lividus
and Helleborus x sterni |
June 2000 |
The New Plantsman |
| Helleborus viridus |
September 2002 |
The Plantsman |
|
Helleborus bocconei and
the Hellebores of Italy
|
December 2006 |
The Plantsman
(co-authored by Matthias Thomsen) |
Will McLewin also publishes his own 'Hellebore Notes' which provide a 44 page introduction to the genus. Full of information and Will's unique polemical approach to the subject. Will McLewin's website has his contact details (see links page).
