The Story Of Christmas Rose, Ancient Christmas Folklore, And Christmas Herbs
The Story Of "Christmas Rose" ! Ancient Christmas Folklore! Magical Christmas Herbs! A well-known English plant, the Helleborus niger or "Christmas Rose," is a true Christmas flower. Sometimes known as the "Snow Rose" or "Winter Rose," it blooms during the depths of winter in the mountains of Central Europe. One of the easiest and most rewarding of garden plants to grow, the ability of the Christmas Rose to bloom during the darkest months of the year when everything else is frozen solid, makes it a valuable asset to any garden. The Christmas Rose produces flowers from late Fall until early Spring. These evergreen perennials grow to be approximately 15 inches tall and have shiny, dark green leaves of a leathery texture. Each flower stalk bears a single 2 inch to 4 inch white bloom (often tinged with pink). By tradition, the Christmas Rose (whose roots are poisonous) should be planted by the door in order that it might welcome Jesus Chris