Christmas Rose

£9.99

Position: partial shade
Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil
Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white
Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation
Hardiness: fully hardy
Gorgeous, , double white, bowl-shaped flowers from February to April and clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. This pretty Christmas rose looks great planted in bold groups towards the front of a partially shady mixed border. Although it prefers a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil, once established it will tolerate drier conditions.Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

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