About C. Colston Burrell...

Speaker - November 2006 meeting.

Burrell, a writer, lecturer, consultant and avid gardener has received high praise for his and his co-author, Judith Knott Tyler’s recent Timber Press release, Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide which can be purchased from the NARGS Book Service. His presentation was informative, beautifully illustrated, interesting and humorous as he touched on the botany, history, folklore and horticulture of what is a group of plants coming into its own and finding a secure foothold in mainstream American horticulture. He pointed out that several breeders here in the U.S., and particularly several in Europe are constantly striving to expand the range of colors and other floral qualities. Colors range from pure white to creamy and pale yellow to all different shades of pink and good red forms, as well as the wellknown green flowers in which many enthusiasts are showing a renewed interest. Flowers can be up-facing or nodding, speckled, semi-double, double and fragrant. Although there are some non-hardy species and a few very challenging ones, overall, there is much to recommend these generally tough, easy-going and rewarding perennials.

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