Spring Surprise -- Double Bloodroot

GrannyNanny · Post by **GrannyNanny** » Apr 17, 2005 10:47 pm

I had forgotten I HAD this plant, much less where I put it! Imagine my surprise when I found it blooming away in my front garden when I took my "tour" today. The blossoms look like mini peonies. Phyllis

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Apr 18, 2005 10:46 am

Pretty!

Marlys · Post by **Marlys** » May 03, 2005 9:59 am

Phyllis,

Double Blood Root has to be one of the most wonderful little woodland plants in the entire world. The first time I saw just the single Blood Root I was captivated by it. It was several years before I actually found someone who had some to share. I traded hostas for it.

Then for the double BR I traded hosta Flame Stitich. That's how badly I wanted it.

The white blossoms just glow in the early spring garden. The way the leaves are wrapped around the stems is just so cool & when the leaves unfurl after the flower petals blow away, they steal the show. Their shape & character are just the best thing. I love 'em. And they multiply so well if left undisturbed.

A truly great plant.

MM

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 04, 2005 6:46 am

Oooooooo very pretty! How tall are they? Is that deep shade?

GrannyNanny · Post by **GrannyNanny** » May 05, 2005 8:28 pm

Jane -- they're pretty short -- about 4-6" tall -- and they're in a shade garden, although in the spring they get quite a bit of sun before the trees leaf out. It's not strong sun, however -- they'd dry up and blow away if they were planted in a sunny spot. They're a woodland plant, and like shade and lots of humus in the soil. Phyllis

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » May 05, 2005 8:45 pm

Just perfect for the spring then! Thanks.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » May 06, 2005 11:02 pm

My singles are under a rhody bush. With the rhodys having such shallow roots, I'me afraid to divide and move them. Any suggestion on how and when, without disturbing the rhody roots to much?