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Growing the Christmas rose, Helleborus niger is a great way to have a little history in your garden and have a great winter-blooming perennial at the same time. Popular Hellebore varieties include the Helleborus x hybridus, Helleborus niger, and the taller varieties which include Helleborus argutifolius and Helleborus foetidus. Helleborus hybrids come in a wide range of colors from pink and red to yellow, apricot, white, green and even black.
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Collectively known as Helleborus x hybridus, they are the product of crosses of H. orientalis and a number of other hellebore species. They have larger, wider palmate foliage and bloom colors that range from whites to pinks to practically black, deep purples. Hellebores bloom in late winter and early spring Hellebores, sometimes called the Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose are a great choice to add to your early spring garden.
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They pair well with daffodils and the evergreen foliage works well to hide the yellowing leaves of the daffodils once they have finished blooming. The flowers last a long time and are happiest in the shady border. Even though the ... AOL: Why the unfolding leaves of beech trees and other plants inspire scientists: Nature News Why the unfolding leaves of beech trees and other plants inspire scientists: Nature News Seacoastonline.com: Why the unfolding leaves of beech trees and other plants inspire scientists: Nature News Helleborus x hybridus 'Anna's Red' has large, rich, ruby-red flowers on red stems. Just like her 'sister' (which is 'Penny's Pink'), it h...Read More as striking marbled foliage with deep pink veins in early spring that will turn silvery later on.
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