Christmas roses are more suitable for grave planting than almost any other plant species. Its white flowers have deep religious symbolism because they open around Christmas time. But from a purely practical perspective, the wintergreen perennial is a choice with many plus points.
How can I use Christmas roses as grave plants?
You can plant Christmas roses directlyon the grave, withpotor ascut flowers for use the vase. Once planted, they can have a lifespan of up to 30 years. You only need to fertilize them once a year, water them very rarely and do not cut them.
Why is the Christmas rose popular as a grave plant?
Christmas time is the time of year when graves are most frequently visited. Then every cemetery visitor would like to find the grave of a loved one beautifully cared for and blooming. This is a challenge in the cold season as most flowers do not bloom in the cold. The hardy Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) defies any weather,opens its flowers in December, even when there is a thick blanket of snow on it. Christmas roses also grow beautifully clumpy, do not grow tall and do not overgrow.
Is the Christmas rose suitable for every grave?
A grave site that isshaded by trees or bushes is ideal for this evergreen plant. If the grave is very sunny, the Christmas rose can dry out if it is not watered more often. A location that tends to be waterlogged is also not good because it promotes stem rot, but can be optimized with sand and a drainage layer before planting.
When can I plant a Christmas rose as a grave decoration?
The best time to plant Christmas roses isAutumn. Alternatively, planting inSpring is also possible. If the Christmas rose is to be planted in a grave bowl, it must be deep, as the Christmas rose grows deep roots.
What symbolism is associated with the Christmas rose?
The importance of this plant is primarily due to the flowering period around the birth of Christ.
- Flowering time in winter represents afighter nature
- should givecourage and hope to never give up
- white flower color representsinnocence
In the language of flowers, Christmas roses say “Help me please!”.
Can I plant Christmas roses together with other plants?
Yes, you can have Christmas roseswith other flowerslike cyclamen, but alsoground coverslike Combine ivy and smallshrubs to create an even more beautiful grave design. When planting, maintain a planting distance of 30 to 40 cm.
Tip
Lentrose roses bloom later and more colorfully as grave decorations
Lenzenroses are not Christmas roses, but are related to them. They are also easy to care for and suitable for planting gravesites. However, they bloom a few weeks later and in different colors. Both plant species attract bees with their early nectar.
