Christmas Rose Seeds – Winter Bloom

Bring timeless beauty to your garden with Christmas Rose Seeds (Helleborus niger), known for their elegant white blooms that appear in the coldest months of the year. These hardy perennials thrive even in winter, brightening up shaded garden areas when few other plants bloom. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, the Christmas Rose adds a touch of serenity and charm to any outdoor space.

These seeds grow into compact plants with glossy evergreen foliage and cup-shaped flowers that bloom from late winter through early spring. They are deer-resistant, low-maintenance, and long-lived, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in cooler climates.

Features:

• Produces elegant white blooms with a soft pink or green tinge

• Blooms in late winter to early spring when few other plants flower

• Evergreen foliage remains attractive year-round

• Shade-tolerant and ideal for woodland or rock gardens

• Long-lived perennial with low maintenance needs

• Deer- and rabbit-resistant

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Helleborus niger

• Common Name (US): Christmas Rose

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 9–12 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Flower Color: White (sometimes tinged with pink or green)

• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, moist soil

• Germination Time: 30–90 days

• Blooming Season: Late winter to early spring (December–March)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Season: Late summer to early fall (August–October)

• Watering: Keep evenly moist but not soggy

• Maintenance: Low

• Special Features: Cold-tolerant, evergreen foliage, shade-loving

Growing Tips:
Sow seeds in moist, well-draining soil and keep them cool until germination. Transplant seedlings after the danger of frost has passed. For best results, allow plants to establish in partial shade and avoid disturbing established roots, as Christmas Roses prefer to remain undisturbed once settled.