Hellebores?

DAN WILSON

Hi - I'm still a bit new to all this but i think this is a Hellebore - is that right? And any idea which one - I love it and am trying to obtain one.

Cheers,

Dan

fidgetbones

Helleborus foetidus aka stinking hellebore.

Loxley

That's a fine specimen. And growing out of tarmac!

TenN

They divide pretty well and you might just still have time to do it, how long has it been there?

DAN WILSON

no idea - its the village hall car park - so probably public - what do i do pull i up and replant? Try to catch the seeds from flowers? Whats the best plan?

Silver surfer

If it is in tarmac then it will not survive you trying to pull it out.
It is a very common Helleborus..you should be able to buy one/get gifted one once lockdown is over.
Or wait for seed pods and collect the seeds.
It is a very fine example.
Helleborus foetidus Wester flisk is one you may like to try and get.

https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/helleborus-foetidus-wester-flisk-group/

Fire

I would leave it where it is. It seem v happy.

DAN WILSON

Yes don't want to damage anything - just wanted to share the beauty in my garden if that was possible X

Topbird

I had them in a previous garden where they self-seeded quite well.If I were you I'd wait for the seed pods to ripen and then cut a couple off. 

Do you know who actually maintains the car park? (we have a local caretaker). Perhaps have a word so (s)he knows not to 'tidy' it up before you've had a chance to collect the seed heads.