Helleborus niger growing herbaceous of the genus Helleborus also known as Christmas rose or Black hellebore, Helleborus niger perennial evergreen used as fragrance ornamental cut flower plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-9.
Leaves color green in pedate shape, some cultivars have spiny edges
Helleborus niger flowers
Flower color can be: white, pink or black some petals have dots, the flowers flat with five petals or double-flowered.
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Requirements for Helleborus niger growing and care:
Moist, well drain
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Planting season:
Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Helleborus aphid, Helleborus leaf miner
Pruning season:
Spring / Summer
How to prune:
Trim the stalk
Size of the plant?
30-70 cm, 12-28 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (with little light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
Flat flower with five petals or double-flowered, flower color can be: white, pink or black, some petals have dots
Scientific name:
Helleborus niger
