Helleborus niger

Flower colour

Flower style:
Cup-shaped

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-like

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
10-30cm
Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) Height: 10cm Spread: 15cm
15cm
Graphical representation of Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) Height: 10cm Spread: 15cm
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Helleborus niger

Christmas Rose
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Scientific family:
Ranunculaceae
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Origin:
Europe: Central Europe
Lifecycle:
Semi-evergreen
Garden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard or wildflower
Position:
Border or underplanting
Soil:
Clay, loam or chalk
Wildlife:
Attracts bees
pH:
Alkaline or neutral
Fragrance:
None
Aspect:
North, east or west
Exposure:
Sheltered
Growth rate:
Average
Shape:
Clump/mound forming
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Health caution:
Poisonous
Additional use:
Cut flowers
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
Awards:
AGM
Description:
Helleborus niger - Christmas rose - is a garden favourite because of it is one of the few plants to flower in mid winter. It works well in a shady area, where its white (sometimes pink) flowers are attractively set off by its dark green evergreen foliage.

It will grow in almost any soil, in almost any aspect.


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