Plant in a Box Helleborus niger Mont Blanc - Set of 6 Christmas roses

Helleborus Niger Mont Blanc, also known as the Christmas Rose, is a wonderful addition to any garden. This hardy plant blooms in winter with beautiful white, saucer-shaped flowers. The Christmas Rose is particularly popular due to its blooming period, which occurs between January and April, when many other plants are still dormant. The white flowers of Helleborus Mont Blanc may turn pink towards the end of their blooming period. The Christmas Rose originates from the calcareous mountainous regions with coniferous forests of the Eastern Alps and the northern Apennines. The spatula-shaped leaves of Helleborus Mont Blanc are longer and thinner than those of many other Helleborus species and hybrids. The name "Helleborus" comes from the Greek words elein, meaning to injure, and borus, meaning food. This indicates that the name of the plant refers to its toxicity.

Care
Helleborus Mont Blanc is not the easiest garden plant to care for, as it has specific requirements for its location. The soil must be well-drained, fertile, and calcareous. The plants prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded spot where they can remain for years. This plant also thrives in a facade garden, as the soil there is very calcareous. If the leaves become unsightly, you can cut them off at the base. The plant will then produce new leaves. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones who love the Christmas Rose. Snails and slugs can be quite greedy in spring, especially for Helleborus Niger. Make sure to protect the plant well from them.