Hellebore 
Flora Frost Helleborus niger Verboom Shining Star
| Flower type | Single |
| Leaf margin | Serrate |
| Winter hardness | Good (USDA-zone 5, 6) |
| Flower color | White-white-155D |
| Flower diameter | 7 - 7,5 cm |
| Plant height | 10 - 20 cm |
| Flowering month(s) | January; February; November; December |
| Leaf size | 5 - 7,5 cm |
| Leaf division | Palmate |
| Leaf, main color | Dark green |
| Flower color distribution | Unicolored |
The Helleborus niger Verboom Shining Star, commonly known as the Christmas Rose, is a stunning and versatile plant that brightens up gardens during the winter months. With its single flowers and serrate leaf margins, this hellebore adds elegance and beauty to any landscape.
One of the notable features of this variety is its winter hardiness, making it suitable for USDA zones 5 and 6. It can withstand cold temperatures and still thrive, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in colder regions. Even during the harshest winters, the Verboom Shining Star will continue to bloom and enchant with its delicate white-white-colored flowers.
The flowers of this hellebore have a diameter of 7 to 7.5 cm, providing a generous amount of blooms to admire. They are pure white, adding a touch of purity and serenity to the garden. The flower color distribution is unicolored, creating a consistent and harmonious look in any arrangement or landscape design.
With a compact size, reaching a height of only 10 to 20 cm, the Verboom Shining Star is ideal for smaller gardens, rock gardens, or even container plantings. It can be used as a border plant, a centerpiece, or mass-planted to create a striking display of winter beauty.
The Christmas Rose doesn't disappoint when it comes to its foliage either. The leaves are palmate and have a dark green color, providing a lovely contrast against the white blooms. The leaf size ranges from 5 to 7.5 cm, contributing to the overall charm of the plant.
What makes the Verboom Shining Star truly special is its flowering period. Unlike many other hellebores that bloom in early spring, this variety surprises us with its beautiful flowers in January, February, November, and December. It brings light and joy to the garden during the coldest and darkest months of the year, making it a winter gem.
Whether planted as a solitary plant or combined with other winter-flowering perennials, the Helleborus niger Verboom Shining Star is a showstopper. Its white blooms and evergreen foliage create a breathtaking display that will leave observers in awe. So, if you're looking to add some enchantment to your winter garden, this Christmas Rose is the perfect choice.
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |