Horticulture/Helleborus niger

Helleborus nigerChristmas rose Helleborus niger.JPG Helleborus niger Helleborus Ranunculaceae The Christmas rose is among the earliest hellebores to bloom, with creamy white flowers and glossy foliage. Description Helleborus niger is a low-growing herbaceous plant with evergreen foliage. Leaves are in basal rosettes, dark green and glossy, and palmately lobed. The flowers are produced on scapes from the crown in winter or very early spring. Growing Conditions Grows best in deciduous shade in deep, moist, humus-rich soils. Varieties Uses Maintenance Cut off the previous years leaves when they become ratty Propagation By seed or division. Pests and Diseases See ../Helleborus/ References species y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y 7.12.13