Yes, here too. The h. foetidus have been in bloom for weeks, and both the h. orientalis and h. niger are popping up now. Some of my Christmas Rose (h. niger) buds look like they've had some serious slug damage, and there's a bit of rot on some buds. Guess I wasn't quick enough uncovering them and cutting them back. The weather's been so strange this winter, these plants are way ahead of their usual schedule.

Interesting. I have the same kind of damage on many of my buds. Anyone know what the true cause is? I never expected this over the winter.