No, I do it every year as the old leaves look pretty ratty and distract from the flowers.

Thanks. I was hoping someone would say that.

Would you be interested in exchanging seeds from your Hellebore for some of mine? Mine are white with a pink accent and another that is white with a more purple touch. Both are unnamed and will have fresh seed in about a month. Both are orientalis but beyond that I know nothing. LMK, Thanks, Les