
Waxflower
Chamelaucium uncinatum
Helleborus orientalis
Lenten rose with elegant nodding blooms. Winter to early spring bloomer. Subtle colors and patterns. Also called Christmas rose. Long-lasting garden plant but challenging as cut flower.
Winter, Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Most hellebores have no fragrance
Contains cardiac glycosides and saponins - all parts are toxic if ingested
Called the Christmas Rose because it blooms in winter
The flowers are actually sepals, not petals, which is why they last so long
Ancient Greeks used hellebore to treat insanity
One of the few flowers that blooms in the dead of winter
Hellebores have been grown for over 2,000 years, first as medicinal plants by the ancient Greeks. The Christmas Rose was cultivated in medieval monastery gardens. Modern hybridization has produced spectacular varieties, making hellebores a favorite for winter gardens and arrangements.

Narcissus papyraceus