It is not for nothing that the Christmas rose, also known as the Christmas rose, has its name. It blooms at a time when other flowering plants are not found in the garden, sometimes even at Christmas time. When it opens its flowers depends on the variety and the weather.
When is the Christmas rose blooming time?
The flowering period of the Christmas rose, also known as the snow rose or Christmas rose, varies depending on the variety and the weather. For some varieties it begins in December and lasts until February, with the main flowering period usually being in February.
The main flowering period of the snow rose
The flowering period of Christmas roses begins in December for some varieties. It lasts until February. Most Christmas rose varieties only have their main flowering period in February.
If the weather is untypically warm, it can even happen that the flowers of the Christmas rose open in autumn.
The flowers are quite long-lasting, so you can enjoy the pretty flowers in the garden for a long time.
Plant snow rose in time
Christmas roses are best planted in autumn. Then the hardy ornamental perennials often bloom in the coming winter. You can still plant the Christmas rose in spring. It then has longer time to grow long roots.
After transplanting, the snow rose stops blooming
If you transplant the Christmas rose in the garden, it will not bloom in the first year, sometimes even in the next two years. You should therefore not move the plants if possible.
For the Christmas rose to bloom in winter, you must ensure a good location. He should
- Shady
- Not too humid
- lime and
- Be clayey
If the conditions are not right, only leaves and no flowers will form.
Tips & Tricks
The Christmas rose is often offered in a pot around Christmas time. After the flowering period, you can plant the snow rose in the garden. It often continues to grow there for many years.
