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Helleborus christmas Carol / 19Cm
Helleborus Christmas Carol
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Pure white winter flowers
- Evergreen dark green foliage
- Compact and clump-forming habit
- Excellent for winter interest and containers
- Fully hardy perennial
Overview
Helleborus 'Christmas Carol', commonly known as the Christmas rose, is a prized evergreen perennial that brings brilliant cheer to winter gardens. From December through March, it produces large, glowing pure white cup-shaped flowers with prominent stamens, set against dark green, leathery foliage. Reaching a mature height of approximately 30 to 45 cm and a spread of 30 to 45 cm, 'Christmas Carol' is ideal for winter patio containers, shaded borders, woodland gardens, and window boxes.
Why We Love It
- Bright white blooms provide colour when many garden perennials are dormant.
- Dark green, leathery leaves remain decorative beyond the flowering season.
- Naturally compact and clump-forming habit suits smaller spaces and containers.
- Brings welcome winter interest to sheltered borders and patios.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Helleborus 'Christmas Carol' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Christmas rose, hellebore |
| 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 (fully hardy in Irish gardens) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade in a sheltered spot with neutral to alkaline soil that is moisture-retentive but well-drained. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water moderately and regularly while establishing, keeping the soil moist without becoming waterlogged. |
| Maintenance | Remove damaged leaves and faded flower stems as needed between January and February to keep the plant tidy and showcase the winter blooms. |
| Mulching | Apply a light organic mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture. |
Perfect For
- Winter borders and woodland-edge planting
- Shaded paths and cottage gardens
- Patio containers and window boxes
- Small gardens and balcony displays
Good to Know
- Hellebores are toxic if ingested and their sap may act as a skin irritant, so gloves should be worn when handling.
- Provides valuable winter interest when most garden plants are dormant.
- Suitable for cutting for indoor arrangements.
Product Information
| Product Title | Helleborus christmas Carol / 19Cm |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | Potted 19cm pot |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
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