Helleborus niger

Helleborus niger

Christmas rose

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[edit | edit source]

Helleborus 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[edit | edit source]

Grows best in deciduous shade in deep, moist, humus-rich soils.

Varieties[edit | edit source]

Uses[edit | edit source]

Maintenance[edit | edit source]

Cut off the previous years leaves when they become ratty

Propagation[edit | edit source]

By seed or division.

Pests and Diseases[edit | edit source]

See Helleborus

References[edit | edit source]

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