Are there really Christmas roses that show their flowers in summer? After all, Christmas roses aren't called Christmas roses for nothing. They are supposed to bloom fully when we celebrate the birth of Christ. And as you know, that's on December 24th, when the frost comes knocking.
Can a Christmas rose bloom in summer?
The Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) usually only blooms in winter. In rare casesisolated flowerscan also open in summer. These are so-called pre-bloomers. While the main flowers in winter are considered to be long-lasting, summer flowers turn green quickly.
How long do Christmas roses bloom?
The main flowering period of the real Christmas rose, also known as the black hellebore, covers the monthsNovember and December If the living conditions, especially the current weather, suit this buttercup plant, it can already produce its first flower buds open in October. In January, however, the last specimens can be observed blooming. Around Christmas time the alpine plant is almost always in full bloom. That's why the hardy outdoor perennial is often brought into the house as a houseplant at this time. The equally popular winter bloomers snow roses and spring roses start their flowering period a little later.
Are Christmas roses, snow roses and Lenten roses a type of plant?
Because the flowers of the plants are similar, many laypeople consider them all to be Christmas roses. Snow roses and Christmas roses both have the scientific name Helleborus niger and are therefore considered one species. ButSnow roses are species hybridsthat were bred from different hellebore species. Snow roses only bloom white. Spring roses (Helleborus orientalis) are aown species of hellebore (Helleborus). All three plants have different flowering times, which overlap a little.
- Christmas roses: October to December
- Snow roses: December to March
- Lenzenroses: February to May
In layman's terms and generously speaking, it can be said that Christmas roses can bloom from October to May.
How do you care for Christmas roses in summer?
Planted Christmas roses require almost no care in summer. Ideally, you have already fertilized them when planting them and placed them under trees or bushes, protected from the sun. At best, you can cut off flowers that have turned green if you do not want seeds to form. You should also regularly remove dried and yellow leaves as they are susceptible to fungal diseases. The Christmas rose in the pot should spend the summer outside. However, just get them used to the outside temperature slowly and find a partially shaded location. Fertilize potted plants Organically in late summer, but please be very conservative.
Tip
Provide Christmas roses under coniferous trees with lime regularly
When fallen needles from conifers decompose, they make the soil more acidic. However, the Christmas rose likes a pH value between 5.6 and 6.7. The Christmas rose will not bloom if its roots have too little lime. Every now and then add some garden lime, put a piece of chalk in the ground or water with lime-containing water.
