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Helleborus niger

The real Helleborus is a real winter flowering. Chalky. The average size is 30 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is December - February.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 2.2.3.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND EDGE. Plants for a more or less open space with an occasional tree or shrub. In principle occasionally some sun.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants between trees or shrubs, mostly light shade.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For rich, well-drained, dry to lightly humid soils.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : wit

Flowering period : january - april

Size approx. : 30 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Family : Ranunculaceae


© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn