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Helleborus niger

Christmas Rose

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Description

This perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has dark green leaves with flowers that are white colored with a tinge of pink and bloom in winter and spring. It prefers partial shade and would really like to be planted under a deciduous tree so it can receive sun during the summer. It needs to be protected from wind. Plant in fertile, well draining, moist soil. Use generous amount of compost for planting and for refreshing during spring. Roots are poisonous.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.