When you plant a Christmas rose for the first time, you shouldn't be shocked if its leaves dry up in winter. Because it is part of their nature that they change their leaves every year. But be careful, a dry leaf is not always harmless!
Why is my Christmas rose drying up?
In winter, when the flower buds appear, it is completely normal forold leavesto dry out completely. Apart from that, your Christmas rose can also dry out if it haswater needsand you don't water it. DiseasesandPests are also possible causes.
What should I do with dried leaves?
You can leave yellow, wilting leaves on the perennial until the flowers open. Until then, they can serve as protection from the cold for the garden perennial. You should then remove them promptly as they promote fungal diseases. They are also a good hiding place for snails. Last but not least, they spoil the good appearance of the flowers. If the plant suffers from black spot disease, which first appears with black spots, or is infested with lice, you should immediately cut off the dry leaves and dispose of them as residual waste.
How long do I have to wait for new leaves?
The Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) only sprouts new leaves when its fruits and seeds are ripe, i.e.until spring Do not cut off the flowers that have turned green, as they carry out photosynthesis. As soon as the new leaves are there, they can also be removed.
When and how much do I have to water a Christmas rose?
Christmas roses in the garden usually do not require regular watering. You should only use a watering canon hot summer daysand in winteron frost-free days. The water can contain lime, because Christmas roses like lime. Water perennials in pots as needed as soon as the top layer of soil has dried. It is also important that excess water can drain away quickly, otherwise the perennial will die from waterlogging:
- Drainage is mandatory in the bed
- Pot must have drainage holes
- Soil should be loose and permeable
If the soil of a potted plant is completely dry, submerge the root ball under water until the soil is saturated. Cut off dried leaves completely.
How can I protect the soil from drying out?
Ideally, your Christmas rose, like its related Lent rose, should be in partial shade under deciduous trees. In the fall, simply leave the fallen leaves lying around. It will protect the soil from drying out quickly. If the location is sunny and unprotected, cover the root area specifically withLeaves, bark mulch or grass clippings The mulch layer will also release nutrients so that you no longer have to fertilize your Christmas rose.
Tip
A Christmas rose hanging in winter does not require water
The snow rose hangs its head in winter because it wants to protect itself from frost and not because it is thirsty. When the temperature is above zero again, it straightens up as if nothing ever happened.
