Lenten Rose Helleborus Hgc Cinnamon Snow = 'Coseh 700' (PBR)

☠ Toxic to humans

🐾 Toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

The Helleborus HGC Cinnamon Snow, often known as the Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose, is characterized by its striking and beautiful flowers. This particular cultivar presents gorgeous blooms with a unique blend of colors that evoke the warm, spicy tones suggested by its name, Cinnamon Snow. The flowers have a creamy white base that graduates to a warm cinnamon-pink, often with a subtle blush of rose or dusty pink towards the center or on the backs of the petals. As they mature, the flowers may fade to a softer shade, lending an ever-changing aspect to the plant throughout its blooming period. These blooms are large and forward-facing, making them particularly eye-catching in the garden. The foliage of the Christmas Rose is equally attractive, with leathery, semi-evergreen leaves that are deeply lobed and toothed. The leaves have a rich dark green hue that provides a lush backdrop to the lighter flowers. This foliage typically maintains its visual appeal throughout the year, even when the plant is not in bloom, contributing to the plant's attractiveness across seasons. Overall, the Christmas Rose Cinnamon Snow is a plant that combines elegant, distinctive flowers with robust, verdant foliage, making it a desirable addition to gardens that favor winter and early spring interest. Its ability to provide color during the colder months is particularly valued by gardeners seeking to maintain a vibrant palette year-round.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Ranunculaceae.
- Synonyms
  Cinnamon Snow Hellebore, HGC Cinnamon Snow, Christmas Rose.
- Common names
  Helleborus Hgc Cinnamon Snow = 'Coseh 700' (PBR).
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Helleborus Hgc Cinnamon Snow, commonly known as Lenten rose, is toxic to humans. All parts of the plant contain glycosides, which can lead to symptoms if ingested. These symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and in severe cases, it may lead to depression of the central nervous system. Contact with the sap may also cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. It is important to handle this plant with care and ensure it is not consumed.
- To pets
  The Lenten rose is also toxic to pets. If ingested, your pet may experience symptoms such as drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, ingestion can cause central nervous system depression or heart problems. It is crucial to prevent your pets from chewing on or ingesting any part of this plant to avoid these potentially dangerous health issues.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Evergreen
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  White
- Height
  1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm)
- Spread
  1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  4-9
- Native area
  Europe

Benefits

General Benefits
- Attractive Foliage: Features leathery, evergreen leaves that add year-round interest to the garden.
- Long Blooming Period: Boasts a long flowering season from late winter to early spring, offering color when few other plants are blooming.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it has good drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping or drought-prone areas.
- Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas where many plants struggle.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, with no need for deadheading and resistance to most pests and diseases.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Contains compounds that are unpalatable to deer and rabbits, reducing the likelihood of damage from these animals.
- Winter Interest: Flowers and foliage provide visual interest in the garden during the winter months.
- Versatile Landscape Use: Can be used in a variety of garden settings including borders, containers, and as ground cover.
- Attracts Pollinators: Early blooms attract bees and other pollinators, providing a valuable food source at a time when few other flowers are available.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Craft Projects: The distinctive petals of the Hellebore can be used in dried flower arrangements or potpourri, adding a unique texture and color to crafts.
- Photography Subject: With its beautiful blooms, Hellebore can be an ideal subject for photographers, especially those interested in botanical and macro photography.
- Educational Resource: Hellebore can be used in schools or educational programs to teach about plant life cycles, especially since it blooms in winter when few other plants do.
- Culinary Garnish: While not edible, the flowers can be used as a temporary garnish for plating in high-end culinary dishes, removed before consumption.
- Winter Garden Highlight: Hellebore provides color in winter gardens, offering a visual break from predominantly green or dormant landscapes.
- Symbolism in Literature and Art: Because of its winter blooming, it can symbolize resilience and hope in poetry, stories, and visual arts.
- Wedding Decor: Its elegant flowers allow Hellebore to be used in winter wedding bouquets or decorations, adding a touch of natural beauty.
- Textile Patterns: The beautiful shape and colors of Hellebore can inspire designs and patterns in textiles like scarves, wraps, or upholstery.
- Natural Insect Repellent: The natural compounds in Hellebore can deter certain insects, making it a companion plant in gardens.
- Seasonal Celebrations: Hellebore can be included in winter solstice celebrations or other seasonal festivities as a representation of new beginnings.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Lenten Rose is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Lenten Rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Resilience: Helleborus, also known as the Christmas Rose, often blooms in the coldest months, showing its strength and ability to persevere through harsh conditions.
- Hope: Its early flowering can symbolize hope and the promise of spring during the winter season when most plants are dormant.
- Protection: In medieval times, hellebores were believed to ward off negative influences and were used to protect homes.
- Tranquility: The serene appearance of the Christmas Rose can represent a sense of peace and calmness.
- New Beginnings: Since the plant blooms around the New Year, it can symbolize starting anew or wiping the slate clean.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

50%

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Early Spring

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Lenten Rose or Helleborus 'Cinnamon Snow' prefers consistent moisture and should be watered thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Generally, this could mean watering once a week, but frequency can vary depending on temperature and humidity levels. Each watering should be deep enough to soak the root zone, which may require around 1 to 2 gallons per plant, depending on the size and the environmental conditions. It's crucial not to over-water as this can lead to root rot.
Light
The Lenten Rose thrives best in partial to full shade, making it an ideal choice for a garden spot that gets dappled sunlight or light shade throughout the day. Avoid placing the plant in direct, harsh sunlight as it can scorch the leaves and stress the plant.
Temperature
For the Lenten Rose, a temperature range between 30 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit is suitable, with an ideal growing condition around 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. These plants can survive brief periods of colder temperatures but should be protected from extreme cold that dips below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pruning
Pruning the Lenten Rose is primarily for aesthetic purposes to remove old and damaged leaves to improve its appearance and encourage new growth. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring, just as new growth begins, typically once a year. Use clean, sharp pruning shears to make precise cuts without damaging the healthy parts of the plant.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The best soil mix for the Christmas Rose ('Coseh 700') should be well-draining, with a rich blend of organic matter such as compost and leaf mold. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH between 7.0 and 8.0.
Repotting
The Christmas Rose ('Coseh 700') typically does not need to be repotted often and can be done every 3 to 4 years or when it has outgrown its current container.
Humidity & Misting
The Christmas Rose ('Coseh 700') prefers average to moderate humidity conditions and does not require exceptionally high humidity levels to thrive.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist.
- Outdoor
  Plant in partial shade with shelter from harsh winds.
- Hardiness zone
  4-9 USDA.
Life cycle
The Christmas rose 'HGC Cinnamon Snow' begins its life cycle as a seed, which, once sown and germinated in the soil, sprouts into a seedling. The seedling then grows into a young plant, developing its root system and first true leaves. As it matures, the plant forms a sturdy stem and foliage, becoming a flowering perennial known for its ability to thrive in winter conditions. During its blooming period, usually from late winter to early spring, it produces creamy white flowers that gradually develop a pink to cinnamon dusting as they age. After pollination, the flowers will produce seed pods, and once the seeds are mature, they are dispersed to begin a new cycle. The plant then enters a period of dormancy during the hotter summer months, conserving energy to re-emerge the next season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Early Spring
- The Helleborus x ballardiae HGC Cinnamon Snow, commonly known as Lenten Rose or Christmas Rose, is generally propagated through division, which is the most popular method for this particular plant. Division is usually done in late winter to early spring before the plant breaks dormancy. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the entire plant, ensuring that you keep a generous amount of soil around the roots to avoid shock. Using a sharp knife or spade, divide the clump into smaller sections, each with at least two or three growth buds. Replant each section at the same depth as the original plant and space them about 12 inches (approximately 30 centimeters) apart to allow room for growth. Water the newly planted divisions thoroughly and maintain consistent moisture until the plants are well-established. This method allows gardeners to quickly increase their stock of Helleborus x ballardiae HGC Cinnamon Snow while preserving the characteristics of the parent plant.