Helleborus: Helleborus niger 'Macranthus'

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Christmas-rose blooms at Christmas time in some parts of the world.'Macranthus' bears somewhat nodding white flowers. The flowers are held well above the waxy, dark green leaves. Evergreen in milder climates. They like a moist but well-drained soil on the alkaline side. This sumptuous plant puts on a glorious show in late winter and early spring when the garden is just barely showing signs of life. The gorgeous flowers vary in size, but all are thickly textured and delicately colored. The leaves are also quite grand. They are vaguely hand-shaped and are often glossy and deep green in color. While the foliage is evergreen, trimming the tattered winter-worn leaves in late winter will clean up the plant and make room for the new emerging growth. Edited by DTD M.Tate