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from "Chris Rowe" contains these words:

I have several Hellebores(orientals)all grown from seed 2years ago,can
anyone tell me why it is that the only ones that have buds are the ones that
I planted in a pot? Do you think they prefer to have their roots restricted

TIA Christy

I think the theory is that if they are slightly under stress, they will
flower in order to try to perpetuate themselves.

Janet G