- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 10 - 12 Inches
- Width 12 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 4-9
Many gardens fade quietly into winter, but not yours. You can announce winter with an explosion of showy double white blooms with Snowbells Christmas Rose. Chartreuse stamens add a refreshing contrast. This tidy hybrid stays under 12 inches tall and only grows 14 inches wide, thriving in exposures from partial to full shade. The flowers nourish pollinators, from bees to hummingbirds, when they need it most, and the notched foliage is a handsome evergreen presence all year.
Snowbells is a hybrid from helleborus niger, aka the Christmas Rose, and is one of the earlier hellebores to flower. The flowers are held more sideways than many later-blooming types, showing them off nicely. Hellebores are classic low-maintenance performers in shady garden beds and borders and for offering seasonal color in winter patio pots with, for instance, red-twig dogwood stems, winter heaths, and wintergreen. Hellebore blooms are long-lasting both in the garden and when cut, making a charming display floating in a bowl.
Snowbells Christmas Rose Care
Hellebores like a shady location away from the hottest west-facing sun, which can scald their leaves. They prefer rich organic soil; they can thrive in either sandy or clay soil with a pH from neutral to alkaline. Once their roots have become established, they are surprisingly drought-tolerant, making them a candidate for tough spots under deciduous trees, as long as there is root space. The first few years, water well during the growing season, keeping the soil moist but not wet.
Hellebores are only moderate feeders, so for fertilizer, some aged cow manure (not fresh) or compost is a welcome addition in spring. Alternatively, consider applying controlled-release fertilizer once in spring. A deep organic mulch will keep moisture in the soil and may encourage seedlings to sprout which can be transplanted in early spring.
Snowbells Christmas Rose Spacing
Allow at least 12 inches of space between your Snowbells Christmas Roses to allow for enough root space when the plants mature.
Snowbells Christmas Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Width: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Plant Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Seasonal Interest: Late Winter Early Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbits |
| Tolerates: Salt |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Helleborus niger 'Snowbells' |
- SKU:
- HELWS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations