What is the common name for Helleborus?

Lenten rose, Helleborus xhybridus, in bloom. Helleborus ×hybridus is a group of evergreen, late-winter or early-spring flowering perennials in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) with the common names of hellebore, oriental hellebores, or Lenten rose (the name Christmas rose refers to H. niger).

What is another name for Helleborus?

The hellebore, Helleborus, is a member of the expansive Ranunculaceae family. It's not one plant, but a family of approximately 20 species, plus various subspecies. And it's often called the Lenten, Christmas, or Winter rose.

Is a hellebore the same as a Christmas rose?

Although often known as Christmas or Lenten roses, because they flower from late winter into spring, hellebores aren't related to roses. Instead they belong to the buttercup family.

Why are hellebores called Lenten rose?

This perennial often is just called “hellebore” from its genus name (Helleborus), and is not a rose at all. It gets this name from the fact the flowers somewhat resemble a small single rose, and it blooms in the north in early spring—the Lent religious season.

Is Helleborus the same as Lenten rose?

Helleborus ×hybridus is a group of evergreen, late-winter or early-spring flowering perennials in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) with the common names of hellebore, oriental hellebores, or Lenten rose (the name Christmas rose refers to H. niger).

All About Hellebores

Where is the best place to plant hellebores?

Hellebores require moist, loamy soil that is well-drained. They thrive in exposed locations in the winter, but when summer heat arrives, they are vulnerable. Plant in the partial to full shade of a deciduous tree (one that drops its leaves), so that they have protection from the summer sun.

Are peonies hellebores?

Hellebores are, like buttercups, clematis, peonies and globeflowers, members of the family Ranunculaceae. The other two most dependable species here are stinking hellebore (H. foetidus) and Corsican hellebore (H. argutifolius).

What is the correct name for Christmas roses?

Christmas rose, (Helleborus niger), also called winter rose or black hellebore, small poisonous perennial herb of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), known for its tendency to bloom from late autumn to early spring, often in the snow.

What is the name of the winter Rose?

Name: Helleborus sp. commonly known as winter rose or Hellebore.

Do hellebores like sun or shade?

Hellebores are at their best in evenly moist well-drained soil in partial shade. Water well during extended dry periods; they are drought-tolerant once established.

What are hellebores used for?

White hellebore is an herb that was used historically in Rome as a poison. Later, an extract was used as an arrow-tip poison. Despite serious safety concerns, the bulb and root are used to make medicine. People take white hellebore for cholera, gout, and high blood pressure.

Are hellebores toxic to touch?

Hellebores are in the Ranunculus or buttercup family. They are toxic when handled and can cause contact dermatitis.

Are hellebores OK in pots?

Hellebores can be grown in the ground or in containers. Most like: light or dappled shade, with sun for part of the day. soil enriched with organic matter.

Should hellebores be deadheaded?

One of the questions that I am often asked is “should I deadhead hellebores?” The short answer is yes, but the longer answer will be more pleasant to discover. What is this? You'll be delighted to see how long the flowers of a hellebore plant will last.

Do hellebores self seed?

In the garden many Hellebores will self seed and multiply into clumps as in the image top left. Most of the popular varieties of Helleborus are small plants, growing up to around half a metre, suitable for front of the border plant, a woodland settings and as ground cover.

Can I plant hellebores with hydrangeas?

Hydrangea growing tips

Hydrangeas are summer-flowering shrubs that lose their leaves in the winter. This makes them great companions for hellebores that need some shade from the summer sun.

Are hellebores ranunculus?

Genus Helleborus are not really buttercups (genus Ranunculus), but they are both members of the buttercup family – otherwise known as the Ranunculaceae.

Do hellebores spread?

Do hellebores spread? Yes, hellebores will self-sow. However, allowing them to do so may result in unexpected hybrids if you grow multiple types in close proximity. Thin out any new seedlings that are too close to mature plants.

How long do hellebore flowers last?

After the flowers bloom white, Helleborus niger cultivars have sepals that fade to pink, persisting sometimes for months. Photo by Elizabeth Peters. This plant blooms from late November through winter until spring, depending on the species or hybrid.

What do you do with hellebores in the winter?

The best time for pruning a hellebore plant is late winter or early spring, just as soon as the new growth begins to appear. This new growth should come straight up out of the ground as little stalks. These stalks should still be surrounded by a ring of last year's big leaves.

What goes well with hellebores?

Add foliage plants such as Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger), Ferns with their graceful fronds, Hostas with their smooth leaves, Dicentra with their ferny foliage (Bleeding Heart), Carex (Sedges) and Polygonatum (Solomons' Seal) to carry the summer display.