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Helleborus niger (Christmas rose)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus niger
Other names
Christmas rose, Clove-tongue, St. Agnes' rose, Christopher's herb, Christ's herb, Bear's foot, Black hellebore, Brumal rose
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. niger - H. niger is a semi-evergreen perennial with pedately lobed, leathery, dark green leaves and pure white or pink-flushed white, bowl-shaped flowers.
Helleborus niger is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
Flushed pink, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
This plant thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist, fertile and humus-rich, which makes it suitable for heavy clay soils in partial shade. For best results provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Helleborus niger
Other names
Christmas rose, Clove-tongue, St. Agnes' rose, Christopher's herb, Christ's herb, Bear's foot, Black hellebore, Brumal rose
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Species
H. niger - H. niger is a semi-evergreen perennial with pedately lobed, leathery, dark green leaves and pure white or pink-flushed white, bowl-shaped flowers.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
Flushed pink, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear.
Propagation methods
Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
This plant thrives in neutral to alkaline soils that are moist, fertile and humus-rich, which makes it suitable for heavy clay soils in partial shade. For best results provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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1st October 2019
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose)
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose)
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose)
Taken January 2012 (18/02/2012)
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(22/04/2012)
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