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Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss'

Also Known As

  • Edelweiss Christmas Rose
  • Edelweiss Hellebore

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-15"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss' plant details

Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Own selection, for repeated bloom, vigor and adaptability. The medium-sized flowers are pure white at first (for about two weeks) and turn pink as they age. The First flush starts in December or January. Re-blooms once or twice, early and/or late summer.

Gardening facts about Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss' plant

How to Grow Helleborus niger 'Edelweiss'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 15"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-32"

Width: 24"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 32"

Width: 40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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