Helleborus Orientalis - Christmas Rose: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Helleborus Orientalis - Christmas Rose
Type	Herbaceous, Deciduous
Size	Low Border (up to 50cm height)
Form	Rounded - Clump
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Green Flowers (Winter)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium growing

Hellebore comes into its own during the grim winter months - provided much needed white through purple flower colour. Distinctive dark green cut foliage is also attractive throughout the year. 30cm tall X 50cm

Cultivation tips: The diversity and impact of hellebores makes them a must have in the winter garden. They prefer a neutral / limey soil which is reasonably fertile, and will cope with clay soils but not water logging. Plant in full sun or shade, and allow to self seed - as plants are short lived. Ideal under shade planted in drifts or in front of a shady border. Mulch occasionally with well rotted manure to feed and cut back after flowering if looking leggy.