Clearing Woods - Shrubs - Part 1 - Spicebush: Helleborus Orientalis

» bethbuck - Helleborus Orientalis

In the fall of 2000, I planted 3 Helleborus Orientalis, which I purchased from Wayside Gardens. I'm in zone 6 with lots of Oaks and I do see a few new shoots forming now, however, so far these plants have done nothing except they have stayed alive. They have not bloomed or spread in any way. I'm wondering, even though the catalogue says they require almost no maintenance, should I fertilize them to help them out ? I keep them mulched but other than that I haven't done anything but taken out a few weeds. It is disappointing because they're supposed to be such great plants.

Thanks for your help, Beth

-- posted by bethbuck