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Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper' (Christmas rose 'HGC Josef Lemper')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper'
Other names
Christmas rose 'HGC Josef Lemper'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
'HGC Josef Lemper' _ 'HGC Josef Lemper' is an upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and large, single, rounded, slightly fragrant, white flowers from late autumn to late winter.
Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
White in Winter
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. If not collecting seed, remove spent flowers.
Propagation
Will not be true to type/cultivar from seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper' (Christmas rose 'HGC Josef Lemper') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m 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, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full 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
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Botanical name
Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper'
Other names
Christmas rose 'HGC Josef Lemper'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
'HGC Josef Lemper' _ 'HGC Josef Lemper' is an upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and large, single, rounded, slightly fragrant, white flowers from late autumn to late winter.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
White in Winter
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. If not collecting seed, remove spent flowers.
Propagation
Will not be true to type/cultivar from seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger 'HGC Josef Lemper' (Christmas rose 'HGC Josef Lemper') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m 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, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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