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Helleborus niger 'Potter's Wheel'
Christmas Rose
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSHelleborus niger ‘Potter’s Wheel’ – 'Potter's Wheel' is a very floriferous Christmas Rose. Flowers can be especially large measuring up to 4” diameter in optimum conditions. The multi-lobed leaves in the form of a rounded outline are extra-broad. It is a very handsome plant and an early selection of this species made all the way back in the 1950s. 'Potter's Wheel' is a clumping perennial - a virtual heirloom. In the north spring planting is strongly recommended.
Characteristics and Attributes for Helleborus niger 'Potter's Wheel'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Winter / Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Natural Garden
- Border
- Wildlife Garden
- Specimen
- Rock Garden
- Woodland
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Woodland
- Fertile
- Humus Laden
- Organic
- Moist
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division
Genus Overview: Helleborus
Hellebores are indispensible in the woodland garden. They are among the earliest, herbaceous plants with the largest, showiest flowers to brave late winter/early spring cold temperatures and shine, shine, shine! Flowers often age to chartreuse (certainly in H. x hybridus) extending the bloom effect. The foliage for most of the following perennials lasts for nearly 3 seasons – from spring until the following winter solstice in northeastern Connecticut. It is said that lime in the planting hole is helpful. We have never done so and they perform wonderfully for us. Open shade, dappled conditions, morning sun/afternoon shade is best. Plant them in any good woodland soil with organic matter. All of the following are offered as pot grown by good old-fashioned perennial division. In the north spring planting is strongly recommended.