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- The different varieties of Christmas rose
- Christmas roses - the popular winter flowers
- Christmas rose or Lenz rose?
- A small selection of particularly beautiful varieties
- Tips & Tricks
Not all Christmas roses are white: some types of Christmas rose bloom pink or even red!
The different varieties of Christmas rose
A special feature makes the Christmas rose, also called snow rose or Christmas rose, so popular. It blooms when other flowers are not found in the garden: in the middle of winter. An idea of the most beautiful varieties of Christmas rose.
Christmas roses - the popular winter flowers
Christmas roses are available in many different variations. The flowers may be filled or unfilled.
The color palette ranges from pure white to delicate pinks to dark red. Two-color varieties are also available on the market. A special feature are varieties with almost black or white-greenish flowers.
Christmas rose or Lenz rose?
The term "Christmas rose" is often used as a generic term for all flowering in winter and spring hellebore species. That's not exactly correct. Often these are lenten roses.
The difference between Christmas roses and lilacs is that the flowering period of Christmas roses begins in December, the Lenz rose for longer blooms.
If you cultivate a Christmas rose in the garden, which flowers in April and later, it is most likely a linden rose.
A small selection of particularly beautiful varieties
Tips & Tricks
The hardy Christmas rose is one of the most easy-care plants in the garden. With its evergreen leaves, it ensures color even in the cold winter. The flowers look especially pretty when they protrude from a blanket of snow.