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Thursday, 2 July 2015

FFF189 - HELLEBORE

Helleborus niger, commonly called Christmas rose or black hellebore, is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is poisonous. Although the flowers resemble wild roses (and despite its common name), Christmas rose does not belong to the rose family (Rosaceae).

The plant is a traditional cottage garden favourite because it flowers in the depths of winter. Large-flowered cultivars are available, as are pink-flowered and double-flowered selections. It has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit (AGM). It can be difficult to grow well; acid soil is unsuitable, as are poor, dry conditions and full sun. Moist, humus-rich, alkaline soil in dappled shade is preferable. Leaf-mould can be dug in to improve heavy clay or light sandy soils; lime can be added to 'sweeten' acid soils.

The cultivar illustrated is Helleborus 'Anna's Red'. This beautiful variety has stunning deep flower colour. Deep magenta blooms which adorn the plant in winter and early spring, make this is one variety that is very popular. 'Anna's Red' is a vigorous grower with a tidy habit. Plant alongside our other varieties for maximum impact. Hellebores provide stunning results when mass planted in shady areas of the garden.

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FFF189
1. CAMELLIA  14. Glückszauber - Germany  27. anotherday2paradise  40. Rose Garden Malevik  
2. BOUGAINVILLEA  15. WoollyMuses  28. MarionK  41. Aquariann's Rose  
3. JONQUILS  16. Romi  29. a spirit of simplicity  42. Cloudia  
4. BRACHYSCOME  17. Sidewalk Shoes  30. hapzydeco  43. RLUPhoto  
5. Jesh StG  18. Anne Seltmann  31. Dawn  44. Annie (bien tomber)  
6. Katarina - Sweden  19. Dekotraum - Austria  32. fabol  45. Sara Chapman, Seattle USA  
7. Heidrun, Germany  20. Andrea, Pure Oxy Gen  33. Moni  46. Sara Chapman #2  
8. Dekotraum - Austria  21. Lea's Menagerie  34. Ulla Laiho  47. ann nz  
9. JULIA [mammilade]  22. Frauke { it's me! }  35. Andrzej  48. ann 2a  
10. Aletta - Nowathome  23. Synnöve  36. Daily Musing  49. AlexaT  
11. NatureFootstep Photo  24. Maribels Garden  37. Ela  
12. orchid(Japan)  25. bettyl - New Zealand  38. 50 shades of blue  
13. Tom The Backroads Traveller  26. bij jen  39. Villroses hage  

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20 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 July 2015 at 09:13

    Like the fiery color!

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  2. EricaSta2 July 2015 at 10:56

    I like to see a christmasros in summertime .... Great capture!

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  3. Juliana2 July 2015 at 12:26

    Fantastic flowers! I've never seen this bloom before

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :)

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  4. Aletta2 July 2015 at 13:13

    A new one for me! Beautiful!

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  5. orchid03242 July 2015 at 14:00

    Wow, what a GORGEOUS Christmas rose with special colors♫♫♫ Thank you very much for sharing this beauty and hosting!
    Sincerely　from　Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  6. Romi2 July 2015 at 17:10

    I like the color or the flowers.

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  7. pam2 July 2015 at 19:34

    I always called in Lenten rose. I don't have any that deep, such a pretty color!

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  8. fim.works2 July 2015 at 23:17

    Such a great color, Nick!
    So a loveley Flower in the garden ...

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  9. Maribel3 July 2015 at 00:35

    I like Helleborus, and this color is beautiful.
    /Marika

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  10. Louisette3 July 2015 at 01:03

    Nice color,lovely flowers, have a happy day, here weather very hot and no wind,best regard from Belgium
    http://louisette.eklablog.com

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  11. Anonymous3 July 2015 at 04:16

    What a gorgeous shade of pink! Happy weekend to you. :)

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  12. photodoug3 July 2015 at 05:11

    Gorgeous capture. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. bijjen3 July 2015 at 06:26

    hi Nick,
    I love these flowers.....
    and the colour so lovely....
    Have a nice weekend
    Jen

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  14. Anonymous3 July 2015 at 07:27

    Hello,
    what a wonderful macro, what a wonderful color and details!
    I wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  15. Ela3 July 2015 at 11:39

    How beautiful !!!! Always nice to visit your blog !!
    Greetings

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  16. Kristin Aquariann3 July 2015 at 15:52

    Pretty petals!

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  17. betty-NZ3 July 2015 at 18:21

    What a wonderful color!

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  18. BarbViel3 July 2015 at 18:43

    Fantastic shot of a gorgeous flower

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  19. Sara Chapman4 July 2015 at 11:40

    Sorry I'm late in posting this week. What a beautiful variety of hellebore. I want one.

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  20. Alexa T7 July 2015 at 13:42

    A new blossom... I've never seen it before, but it looks so amazing from up close... with a "yellow embroidery" in the middle of petals... All the best!

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