Helleborus niger
Christmas Rose
Description
This perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has dark green leaves with flowers that come in a variety of colors and bloom in winter and spring.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.