The herbaceous perennial Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) bears showy and white blossoms during early winter to mid spring. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics
Helleborus niger has a natural resistance to deer. During winter Helleborus niger lends winter interest to your garden.
Cautions
Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
