Horticulture/Helleborus niger

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.

Maintenance
Cut off the previous years leaves when they become ratty

Propagation
By seed or division.

Pests and Diseases
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