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HELLEBORUS niger
Commonly known as Christmas rose

White flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Snails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot. -
Place of origin
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia. -
EvergreenLeathery, dark-green basal leaves 5-20cm (2-8in) long have 7-9 oblong leaflets.
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White
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Saucer-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming, hairless perennial. Flowers 4.5-8cm (1¾-3in) across appear on purple-marked stems.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
Or dappled shade
Helleborus - Growing Guide
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