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HELLEBORUS niger
Commonly known as Christmas rose
White flowers
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EvergreenLeathery, dark-green basal leaves 5-20cm (2-8in) long have 7-9 oblong leaflets.
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White
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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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 winterHardy 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)
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Partial shadeOr dappled shade
HELLEBORUS niger
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowAttractive to insects.Pests & DiseasesSnails, aphids, leaf spot, black rot.Place of originGermany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia.
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendly
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- Growing Helleborus
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