Hellebores are among the most captivating spring flowers. While winter is still at its worst, their buds burst through, their delicate and mysterious blooms opening in an ever-expanding range of colors and forms as spring progresses. This is the first book for gardeners on these increasingly popular plants, featuring a wealth of practical advice on cultivation and propagation, plus an explanation of how to improve your plants through the breeding and selection of better strains. There are descriptions of species in the wild and varieties currently being grown as well as an extensive chapter on associating hellebores with other plants and arranging groupings for maximum effect in the garden. Illustrated with superb color photographs and detailed line drawings, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hellebores is a book no gardener who loves the flowers of early spring will want to be without.