Christmas Rose. An evergreen perennial producing leathery dark green, divided leaves. Saucer-shaped white flowers ageing to pinkish white. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers January to April. Shaded Site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Helleborus niger
An evergreen perennial producing leathery dark green, divided leaves. Saucer-shaped white flowers ageing to pinkish white.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Helleborus |
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Species | niger |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Christmas Rose |
Flower Colour | White |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Shaded Site |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm, 30cm |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | January, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
Border | Border, Group planting |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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