Christmas Rose
Helleborus Niger
Overview
The Chris™as Rose, Helleborus niger, is an evergreen perennial that blooms with 1-3 inch white to pink-tinged flowers mid-winter to early spring. It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, prefers partially shaded spots, and requires well-drained soil. With a mature spread of up to 18 inches and a height of 12-15 inches, it is ideal for ground cover or border accents. Caution: All plant parts are toxic if ingested.
Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–8Type PerennialClimate Alpine
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Climate
- Alpine
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