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

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

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

Varieties

Uses

Maintenance

Cut off the previous years leaves when they become ratty

Propagation

By seed or division.

Pests and Diseases

See Helleborus

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