{"product_id":"helleborus-nigercors-diamonfire-rose-de-noel","title":"Helleborus × nigercors 'Diamonfire' (hybrid Christmas rose) — H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"helleborus-diamonfire\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Cream-white and green flowers • 🌸 Old-rose highlights 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelleborus × nigercors 'Diamonfire'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid of the Christmas rose and Corsican hellebore, combining the large flowers of the former with the vigour of the latter. A \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rustiques-resistantes\"\u003eHardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue that bloom in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom December to March, sometimes as early as November, its red stems bear clusters of cream-white and green flowers. The buds are tinged with old rose, and the flowers take on these highlights as they age before turning apple green. The tough, bluish foliage remains decorative all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-helleborus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hellebore should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helleborus\"\u003ehellebores\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue, taking turns blooming all winter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas rose 'Diamonfire'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — single cream-white and green flowers with old-rose highlights, from December to March. The most vigorous, in clusters on red stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single pure white flowers, from late October to March. The earliest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-angel-glow-hellebore-rose\"\u003e'Angel Glow' hellebore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single frosted pink flowers that turn deep pink and green, from December to March. The flowers with the most changing shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-hybridus-dacaya-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Dacaya'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single medium-pink flowers striped with burgundy, from February to April. The most flowering, supplied as a large clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-pink-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen Pink'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double pale pink flowers speckled with purple, from February to April. The most nuanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-white-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen White'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double snow-white flowers, from February to April. The brightest in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-red-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double burgundy-purple flowers, from February to April. The most intense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-lividus-purple-marble-hellebore-de-majorque\"\u003eMajorca hellebore 'Purple Marble'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single cream-green flowers washed with purple, from January to April. Blue-green foliage marbled with cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-sternii-silver-dollar-hellebore-argente\"\u003eSilver Dollar Hellebore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - single cream-green flowers with a yellow center, from February to April. The most silver foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas roses and Lenten roses, such as Angel Glow, withstand intense cold; hellebores with marbled or silver foliage are chosen for a sheltered balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Corsican hellebore, it inherited a better tolerance for sun than the Christmas rose: it flowers better with light, as long as it avoids the scorching afternoon sun in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or gentle sun; avoid full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e east- or west-facing terrace, home entrance, along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C - it stays outdoors all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNear an entrance door, its white clusters remain visible even on the gray days of December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates missed watering better than waterlogged substrate: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate enriched with perlite\u003c\/a\u003e suits it in a pot, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrowning leaf edges\u003c\/a\u003e in summer indicate that it has lacked water or received too much sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - when the first few centimeters of the substrate are dry in spring and summer, greatly reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e tap water is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply organic fertilizer in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut faded stems at the base at the end of winter and damaged leaves throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely - in a pot at least 25 cm in diameter if the roots emerge from the bottom, at the beginning of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when pruning: hellebore sap can irritate the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts creamy white blooms and bluish foliage brighten winter arrangements: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing its neighbors according to exposure\u003c\/a\u003e makes it possible to pair it with plants that enjoy the same light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor elevated winter blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/viburnum-tinus-19cm-90cm\"\u003eLaurustinus\u003c\/a\u003e behind it - its white flowers from November to March echo the white of the hellebores, at shrub height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor contrasting foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark, glossy green highlights the bluish tone of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress the edge of the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its cream edging echoes the cream-white of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark grey brings out the white of the flowers and the red of the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't cut back the foliage in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike the Lenten rose, its bluish leaves remain healthy during flowering and frame the flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it plenty of light:\u003c\/strong\u003e in full shade, it produces fewer flowering stems. A spot that receives morning sun produces more flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a festive gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowering from December to March, it is a beautiful alternative to a Christmas bouquet and blooms again every year. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/offrir-une-plante-en-hiver-le-guide-complet-pour-faire-le-bon-choix\"\u003egiving a plant in winter\u003c\/a\u003e helps you choose one according to the recipient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelleborus × nigercors\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonfire'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid Christmas rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranunculaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection, hybrid of \u003cem\u003eHelleborus niger\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHelleborus argutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense and upright clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e from December to March, single cream-white and green flowers, dusty pink hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, tolerates gentle sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, without excess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, moist and well-drained, neutral to alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, bluish and leathery, red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested, sap irritates the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Woodland \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of flowering stems and the intensity of the pink hues naturally vary depending on the season and delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103224585,"sku":"51886","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/helleborus-nigercors-diamonfire-rose-de-noel-hybride-h40-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8642411.jpg?v=1791461419","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/helleborus-nigercors-diamonfire-christmas-rose","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}