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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Helleborus niger
Christmas Rose
Flower Colors
Description
A short, evergreen perennial to 30cm, with leathery, dark green leaves composed of 7 to 9 leaflets, and 1-3 pure white or pink-flushed white, bowl-shaped flowers up to 8cm in width on stout stems, produced from midwinter to early spring
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS2208W | €13.77 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.