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Helleborus christmas Carol / 12Cm
Helleborus Christmas Carol
Confirmed format: 12cm
Plant Highlights
- Pure white winter flowers
- Evergreen dark green foliage
- Compact and clump-forming habit
- Valuable winter interest from December to March
- Suitable for cutting for indoor arrangements
Overview
Helleborus 'Christmas Carol', commonly known as the Christmas rose, is a prized evergreen perennial celebrated for its luminous winter blooms. Perfect for bringing cheer to winter borders, patio containers, and festive displays, it features large, cup-shaped, pure white flowers that bloom from December through to March, providing a stunning focal point when most of the garden is dormant.
Why We Love It
- Brings luminous pure white flowers to the garden during the darkest months of the year.
- Features neat, dark green evergreen foliage that looks great year-round.
- Naturally compact and clump-forming habit suits smaller spaces and containers.
- Provides valuable winter interest from December to March.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Helleborus Christmas Carol |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hellebore, Christmas Rose |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen dark green leaves |
| Flower Colour | Pure white |
| Flower Form | Cup-shaped |
| Flowering Season | December to March |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Soil | Neutral to alkaline, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | 30-45 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30-45 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade in neutral to alkaline, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water moderately and regularly during dry spells. |
| Mulching | Apply a light organic mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture. |
| Pruning & Care | Remove damaged leaves and faded flower stems as needed between January and February. |
Perfect For
- Winter patio containers
- Shaded borders
- Woodland gardens
- Window boxes
- Small gardens and balconies
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Hellebores are toxic if ingested and their sap may act as a skin irritant.
- Provides wonderful winter interest when most garden plants are dormant.
- Compact growth habit makes it exceptionally easy to accommodate in smaller garden schemes.
Product Information
| Product Title | Helleborus Christmas Carol / 12Cm |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 12cm pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
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