Helleborus niger
Christmas Rose
Ranunculaceae
Probably best referred to in Australia as Winter Rose
because of the absence of Christmas at that time of year.
This is a very old herb, with a tradition as long as anyone
cares to go back.
As a garden plant
, Winter Rose is
absolutely delightful if a little difficult to maintain in
the strong Australian summers.
We keep our
Winter Rose plants in pots on the
verandah as the garden can be a little too harsh at times.
It is no problem in pots as long as it does not get to sit
in water.
It needs to drain freely and refreshed compost
once or twice a year is all the care it needs.
Packet of 10+ seeds $3.50
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Not a plant to be trifled with medicinally,
it is quite toxic in almost any amount.
We keep it and use it homoeopathically as
it is extremely useful for headache, tinnitus and it's
beneficial effect on the kidneys.
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