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Over the years a variety of plants have come to be called "Rose Christmas, they are all steeped in a legend that goes back several centuries. Most often, Americans associate factory in the legend of the Christmas Rose is the hellebore.
In late winter the first plants to bloom in my garden are the hellebores Christmas – often the first appearing when there is still snow on the ground. Their evergreen foliage and flowers brighten the winter garden and offer a touch of spring to come. Originally a Much of Europe, hellebores were grown in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia in 1793 and today, it seems that gardeners can without them. Over the past ten years, breeders have created many new hybrids of these blooming Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis). Now they have begun to work their magic on the Christmas rose (Helleborus Niger).
The Rose Christmas Symbols
When the Magi laid their rich offerings of myrrh, frankincense and gold, by the bed of the sleeping Christ Child, legend said that a shepherd maiden stood outside the door, weeping softly.
She too had sought the Child Jesus and wanted to bring him gifts. But it had nothing to offer because it was very poor. She had searched the countryside for a smaller flower to bring her, but she could not find flowers or leaves for the winter was cold.
And as she wept there, an angel passing saw her sorrow, and stooping, the angel swept the snow at his feet. And there sprang up on a group of beautiful winter roses, – wax pale pink petals.
"Nor myrrh, nor frankincense, nor gold, "said the angel," offers more to meet for the Christ Child that these pure Christmas Roses. " The maiden the shepherd door to Jesus, who smiled widely and touches, turning pink.
Double Fantasy Christmas Rose Gift Offer
This year we have a new double Christmas Rose – "Double Fantasy" which will make a beautiful and thoughtful gift. 'Double Fantasy characteristics' pure white, ruffled blooms with several rows of petals that look even more like real roses. They "pop" against the dark green foliage evergreen. "Double Fantasy" may be retained in the house and planted in the garden in spring. It will look beautiful in the deciduous trees, next to shady patios or gardens of the court. Sure to plant your Christmas Rose closely, so you can enjoy beautiful flowers in midwinter. "Double Fantasy" provides a pleasant diversion in texture a bed of hostas, or in a mixed border. And the deer do not eat hellebores.
Planting and Care
"Double Fantasy" is permanent and easy to grow. It matures into a pile of evergreen leaves finally almost three feet wide and 18-24 cm in height and lasts decades. In most climates North America, where the soil freezes, a winter thaw will bring the popular floral display.
About the Author:
Alan Summers, president of Carroll Gardens, Inc., has over 30 years experience in gardening and landscape design. He has made Carroll Gardens one of America’s preeminent nurseries, having introduced more than 20 new perennials and woody shrubs over the years and reintroduced numerous “lost” cultivars back to American gardeners.
Carroll Gardens publishes a weekly online newsletter written by Alan. It contains valuable gardening advice and tips and answers to customer questions. Click here to sign up for the Carroll Gardens weekly enewsletter.
Every Saturday, Alan hosts a call-in gardening forum on WCBM radio – 680 AM. For those outside of the WCBM listening area, they can listen to radio show via the internet.
Visit CarrollGardens.com to learn more.
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