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This time of year (early March) leaves on our hellebores are ugly and detract from the emerging flowers. Can we cut them off without causing harm to the plant?

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This time of year (early March) leaves on our hellebores are ugly and detract from the emerging flowers. Can we cut them off without causing harm to the plant?

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Yes, late fall through late winter have all been recommended as times to cut back the old leaves of hellebores which usually flatten out in winter and turn brown. Plants usually put on new growth and leaves with warmer spring temperatures, growth that should be hardened to possible late frosts.