Name: Helleborus niger ‘Jacob’ et al, aka the white Christmas rose
Type of Plant: White flowering hellebores in the species niger, are commonly called the Christmas rose, although they aren’t roses. ‘Jacob’ is a variety that is often sold at this time of year since it comes into flower in late November and is in bloom through the winter.
Why I Love this Plant: Flowers from November into March! What’s not to love? Plus evergreen foliage, bunny and deer resistant, and shade loving. This is a perennial that belongs in every garden.
A Word to the Wise: Plant Helleborus niger in well drained but organically enriched gardens. Mulching with chopped up leaves or bark mulch on an annual basis will help keep the soil amended. Water these plants in the fall and spring when they are actively growing. Once they are planted, do not disturb since they are not happy about relocations.
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