Helleborus orientalis Double White - dupla virágú hunyor

Helleborus orientalis, known in Romania as the winter rose or oriental Christmas rose, is one of the most beloved garden perennials, valued for its early blooming and remarkable frost hardiness. In the heart of the cold season, when most plants lie dormant, Helleborus brings life and color through its delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, green, burgundy, or purple, often spotted or double-layered.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Origin: southeastern Europe and western Asia

• Plant type: perennial, evergreen

• Leaves: tough, glossy, dark green, often persistent through winter

• Flowers: large, waxy petals, in various pastel or vivid shades; can be single or double

• Blooming period: from January to April, depending on the climate

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers partial shade, especially under trees or shrubs; also tolerates direct light in the cold season

• Soil: rich in humus, well-drained, with moderate moisture

• Watering: steady, without excess; prefers slightly moist soils

• Temperature: extremely frost-hardy – tolerates temperatures down to -15°C

• Placement: ideal for gardens, borders, shaded flower beds, or outdoor pots

💚 Benefits and uses:

• Elegant and natural appearance, perfect for rustic or modern gardens

• Its green and persistent leaves provide year-round decoration

• Can also be used as a cut flower in winter or spring bouquets

The flowers may be temporarily affected by severe frost, but the plant recovers quickly as the weather warms.

The flowers show variation in shapes and shades, and the images are for informational purposes only.

⚠️ Note: The displayed price is for a plant without flowers. The leaves may have minor aesthetic flaws, but these do not affect the plant’s health or viability.

Height including pot approx. 15 cm