Focus on Hellebores
We invite you to browse Focus on Hellebores, for image galleries and information on breeding, propagating and cultivation. We specialize in breeding Helleborus. We grow virtually every Hellebore species within the genus and maintain more than 50,000 flowering size stock plants for seed production. Our Helleborus x hybridus 'Sunshine Selections' are produced using a labor-intensive process of emasculation and hand-pollination to produce the only commercially available line of true F1 hybrids. And... you can even meet the King of Helleborus.

While you were waiting...
To reward your patience as you eagerly anticipate the availability of our 'Sunshine Spectaculars' line of double and anemone flowered Hellebores, I've commissioned world famous botanical illustrator Wendy Hollender to create illustrations of select plants. These highly collectible prints are created in the style and tradition of the 18th and 19th century pre-photographic prints. [More...]

Plant Evaluation Program
Continuing with my grand ambition to grow every plant in the world, we have implemented a scientific plant evaluation program that is resulting in some very cool discoveries. For the curious, we offer this list of plants under evaluation. -- Barry

Hardy Cyclamen
There's virtually not a garden in England that doesn't have a beautiful drift of Cyclamen hederifolium and Cyclamen coum growing in it. Yet here in the US, we tend to overlook these winter-blooming perennials that will grow in every state of this country. [Learn more about Cyclamen]

Hellebore Naming Challenge
The Hellebores from our new 'Sunshine Spectaculars' series need names! If your name is chosen, you will win a 4" pot of your plant once it becomes available for sale. [More...]

Hellebore Breeding Gardens
Many gardeners who would love to visit during peak bloom season, mid March, and are unable to, have asked me for photos of the 6-acre section of the hillside gardens that are home to the more than 68,000 mature, blooming Hellebores, so here's a gallery for you to walk through.

Plants Up Close
Over the last several years, world-famous garden photographer Mark Turner of Turner Photographics has been a regular visitor to Sunshine Farm and Gardens. His beautiful photographs of our display gardens and exquisite plant close-ups make up several self-guided garden tours which have become one of the most popular sections of our site.

Our Latest Hellebore Introduction
Here is our latest introduction in our Helleborus foetidus series. Helleborus foetidus 'Frenchy' was discovered by a friend of mine on a seed collecting expedition in the French Alps, this strain of the infinitely variable Helleborus foetidus has delicate, lacy, silvery foliage with red tinges and interesting red veining on the floral sheaths.

Glick Pick of the Week
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Viola pedata
There are not very many plants that can take the hot, dry, baking sun that Viola pedata can take. 33 of our 50 states make a home for Viola pedata. And why do we call this charming little plant the "Birdsfoot Violet"? Well, just take a look at the dark green, dissected foliage and you will see that each leaf resembles a bird's foot. [More...]

Fantastic Sampler Offer
Try our 100-plant Home Garden Sampler for home gardeners and collectors. With a sampler consisting of five each of 20 different plants, we make it easy for you to get started with plants which, although rare and unusual, are still virtually idiotproof for the average home gardener. Also available: The Trade Sampler for garden centers, nurseries, professional landscapers, etc.