PLANTING OUT SNOW ROSES IN THE GARDEN

Snow Roses are best planted out in the garden between September and November or in spring, when the ground is not frozen. The robust plants also thrive in sunny locations in the garden. However, avoid planting them in the summer, because there is little plant growth and the soil is often too dry.

Dig a hole that is at least double the size of the root ball, and loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole to a good depth. Snow Roses are very resilient and easy to please in terms of soil requirements. Helleborus Gold Collection® Snow Roses are exceptionally free-flowering and should be planted in a prominent place in the garden. This ensures that you will enjoy their beautiful flowers all winter long.

Snow Roses are ideal for planting in large containers as well as decorating your balcony and terrace in winter. In the uses section, you will find a number of ideas and suggestions.

THE STRONG-GROWING KIND OF HELLEBORUS

If you plant Snow Roses in a group, make sure there is enough spacing. In their second year, Snow Roses Ice N' Roses^® grow strongly, which means they require a spacing of at least 80 cm between plants. Less vigorous varieties, such as HGC^® Camelot^®, are fine at only 60 cm of spacing.

Step 1

Have the following tools handy: a bucket of water, a watering can full of water, a spade.

Dig a hole that is at least double the size of the root ball, and loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole to a good depth.

Step 2

Immerse the potted root ball in a bucket filled with water before planting until the air bubbles stop rising to the surface. This means that the root ball is saturated with water and ready for planting.

Step 3

Remove the Snow Rose from its pot and place it so that the top of the root ball is lightly covered with soil. Use your hands to form a small circular ridge around the edge for improved water retention.

Step 4

Water the Snow Rose in after planting.