Which location is ideal?
The Christmas rose doesn't like a lot of sun. It is welcome to stand on a north-facing balcony or planted under deciduous trees and shrubs, as long as it gets enough light. In summer it prefers a dry location.
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Can Christmas roses also be kept as indoor plants?
Basically, the Christmas rose is not a houseplant. During the winter she can go into the house so that you can enjoy the flowers. After flowering, however, it should either be placed outdoors in a pot or planted in the bed.
What substrate does the snow rose need?
The Christmas rose prefers calcareous and loamy soil. Above all, however, the soil must be loosened very deeply so that the long roots can spread unhindered.
When is the best time to plant?
The best time to plant is in autumn. The snow rose can also be planted in spring.
Does a planting distance have to be kept?
The planting distance should be 30 to 40 centimeters. Christmas roses look very pretty if you put them in groups of three or more plants.
When does the Christmas rose bloom?
Depending on the weather, flowering begins in December and lasts until February, depending on the variety.
How is the Christmas rose propagated?
Propagation takes place in the garden by self-sowing. In addition, the Christmas rose can be multiplied by dividing it.
How is the snow rose replanted?
- Dig up snow rose in depth
- Prepare a new planting hole
- Loosen the soil well
- Possibly. Work in a drainage layer
- Plant the plant carefully
- Earth just lightly
Which neighbors do Christmas roses get along with?
You shouldn't put a snow rose under conifers or other plants that love acidic soil. The soil here is too poor in lime. Otherwise snow roses get along with almost all plants.
Is the Christmas rose poisonous?
Yes, both for humans and for pets such as cats and dogs.
Tips & Tricks
If you want Christmas roses to bloom at Christmas, you have to choose very early varieties. With the right care, the Christmas rose will also show its pretty flowers as a houseplant at Christmas.
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