Helleborus niger
Helleborus niger
Helleborus niger
| Christmas rose | |
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| Binomial: | Helleborus niger |
| Genus: | Helleborus |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
The Christmas rose is among the earliest hellebores to bloom, with creamy white flowers and glossy foliage.
Description
editHelleborus niger is a low-growing herbaceous plant with evergreen foliage. Leaves are in basal rosettes, dark green and glossy, and palmately lobed.
The flowers are produced on scapes from the crown in winter or very early spring.
Growing Conditions
editGrows best in deciduous shade in deep, moist, humus-rich soils.
Varieties
editUses
editMaintenance
editCut off the previous years leaves when they become ratty
Propagation
editBy seed or division.
Pests and Diseases
editSee Helleborus
References
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