Helleborus × nigercors 'Diamonfire' (Hybrid Christmas rose) — H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Diamonfire Christmas rose bloom? From December to March, depending on the weather, sometimes as early as November, with numerous flowers clustered on sturdy stems.
Does it tolerate sun? Yes, better than a classic Christmas rose: it tolerates partial shade and gentle sun, sheltered from the scorching summer afternoons.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🤍 Cream-white and green flowers • 🌸 Dusty pink tints in bud and at the end of flowering • 📅 Flowering from December to March • ⛅ Partial shade, tolerates gentle sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -23 °C • 🌿 Bluish evergreen foliage, red stems
Helleborus × nigercors 'Diamonfire' is a hybrid of the Christmas rose and the Corsican hellebore, combining the large flowers of the former with the vigor of the latter. A European horticultural selection, it is one of the hardy plants in the catalog that flower in the depths of winter.
From December to March, sometimes as early as November, its red stems bear clusters of cream-white and green flowers. The buds are tinged with dusty pink, and the flowers take on these tints again as they age, before turning apple green. The tough, bluish foliage remains decorative all year round.
Which hellebore should you choose?
Nine hellebores in the catalog, taking turns flowering all winter:
- Christmas rose 'Diamonfire' (this plant) — single cream-white and green flowers with dusty pink tints, from December to March. The most vigorous, in clusters on red stems.
- Christmas rose 'Christmas Carol' — single pure-white flowers, from late October to March. The earliest.
- Hellebore 'Angel Glow' — single frosted-pink flowers that turn deep pink and green, from December to March. The flowers with the most changeable colors.
- Lenten rose 'Dacaya' — single medium-pink flowers streaked with burgundy, from February to April. The most free-flowering, supplied as a large clump.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen Pink' — double pale pink flowers speckled with purple, from February to April. The most nuanced.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen White' — double snow-white flowers, from February to April. The brightest in the shade.
- Lenten rose 'Double Ellen Red' — double burgundy-purple flowers, from February to April. The most intense.
- Majorca hellebore 'Purple Marble' — single cream-green flowers washed with purple, from January to April. Blue-green foliage marbled with cream.
- Silver Dollar hellebore — single cream-green flowers with yellow centers, from February to April. The most silvery foliage.
Christmas roses and Lenten roses, like Angel Glow, tolerate intense cold; hellebores with marbled or silvery foliage are best chosen for a sheltered balcony.
Light & location
From the Corsican hellebore, it inherited better sun tolerance than the Christmas rose: it flowers better with light, as long as it avoids the scorching afternoon sun in summer.
- Exposure: partial shade or gentle sun; avoid full shade.
- Location: east- or west-facing terrace, house entrance, path edge.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -23 °C — it can remain outdoors all winter.
- Soil type: fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline.
Near an entrance door, its white clusters remain visible even on gray December days.
Watering & care
It tolerates missed watering better than waterlogged substrate: a well-draining substrate enriched with perlite suits it in a pot, while browning leaf edges in summer indicate that it has lacked water or received too much sun.
- Watering: moderate — when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry in spring and summer, and very limited in winter.
- Water: tap water is suitable.
- Fertilizer: apply organic fertilizer in autumn.
- Pruning: cut faded stems back to the base at the end of winter and remove damaged leaves throughout the year.
- Repotting: rarely — into a pot at least 25 cm in diameter if the roots emerge from the bottom, in early autumn.
Wear gloves when pruning: hellebore sap can irritate the skin.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its creamy white flowers and bluish foliage brighten winter arrangements, paired with balcony plants suited to the same exposure.
- For tall winter blooms, place a Viburnum tinus behind it — its white flowers from November to March echo the white of the hellebores, at shrub height.
- For a foliage contrast, pair it with a Korean fern — its dark, glossy green makes the bluish tone of the leaves stand out.
- To dress the edge of the pot, plant a Carex 'Ice Dance' — its cream edging complements the cream-white of the flowers.
- To enhance the pot, choose the Capi Nature Skin anthracite pot — the dark gray highlights the white of the flowers and the red of the stems.
Cut at the end of flowering, once they have turned green, the flowers last a long time in a vase as part of a winter bouquet.
Verdeia tips
- Do not cut back the foliage in winter: unlike the Lenten rose, its bluish leaves stay healthy during flowering and frame the flower clusters.
- Give it some light: in deep shade, it produces fewer flowering stems. A spot that receives morning sun results in more flower clusters.
- Give it as a gift for the festive season: flowering from December to March, it is a beautiful alternative to a Christmas bouquet and flowers again every year. It is also a lovely idea for giving a plant in winter.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Helleborus × nigercors 'Diamonfire'
- Common name: Hybrid Christmas rose
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Origin: European horticultural selection, hybrid of Helleborus niger and Helleborus argutifolius
- Delivery dimensions: H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Growth habit: dense, upright clump
- Mature height: 40 to 60 cm
- Flowering: from December to March, single cream-white and green flowers, dusky pink hues
- Exposure: partial shade, tolerates gentle sun
- Watering: moderate, without excess
- Soil type: fertile, moist and well drained, neutral to alkaline
- Hardiness: down to -23 °C
- Foliage: evergreen, bluish and leathery, red stems
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested by animals and children, sap irritates the skin
- Decorative style: Country / Woodland / Patio
Each plant is unique: the number of flowering stems and the intensity of the pink hues naturally vary depending on the season and delivery date.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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