Mystery bloom by Helen Betts

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22-Mar-2026

Mystery bloom

I saw this in a neighbor’s yard before most other flowers had bloomed, so I grabbed a shot of it. No idea what it is. NOTE: Thanks to Isabel for identifying this as hellebore.

Azalea bonanza, posted earlier:

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Carl Carbone		09-Apr-2026 21:16
That's gorgeous. Nice find and photo.

Charlene Ambrose		09-Apr-2026 00:44
Love the pastel colors. Not familiar with that flower. V

Julie Oldfield		09-Apr-2026 00:37
A wonderful mystery to have! V

Fong Lam		08-Apr-2026 08:14
Looks beautiful in the soft, diffused light, and love the velvety surfaces.....V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		08-Apr-2026 06:10
Beautiful soft colors and sharp details. V

Hank Vander Velde		08-Apr-2026 01:01
A beautiful mystery.

Dennis Hoyne		08-Apr-2026 00:59
Soft colors and lovely detail.

Don		07-Apr-2026 23:54
It is attractive.

janescottcumming		07-Apr-2026 21:41
What a pretty surprise. V

Liz Bickel		07-Apr-2026 18:31
I think Isabel got the species right. Really lovely flower and image and the first to bloom. But also quite toxic: https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/hellebore-toxicity/

Isabel Cutler		07-Apr-2026 17:49
I think it's a hellebore, also known as Lenten Rose. Lovely! V.

hayl		07-Apr-2026 17:35
I getting so envious of your climate. We had snow again today while you're getting great floral photos even in March.

Gerard KOEHL		07-Apr-2026 17:30
Splendide. V

David Buzzeo		07-Apr-2026 17:18
Lovely. V

Denise J T Lee		07-Apr-2026 15:40
Love the subtle shades of colors of the petals, so well captured. ~VVVV~

jtocaciu		07-Apr-2026 14:53
Lovely flower and pictures. VVVVV

joseantonio		07-Apr-2026 13:26
nice closeup capture.V