My Goodness - Helleborus Niger

4 strong suits

Hale winter bloomer

Helleborus Niger blooms from November to January and is reasonably capable of dealing with Belgian winters. The variants in the current My Goodness range are / will remain entirely white.

An all-round outdoor bloomer

It doesn't really matter where you put the plant. Whether in the garden or in a flower box on your terrace or balcony, Helleborus Niger thrives anywhere where it is not exposed to the glare of direct sunlight.

Perennial

With a little bit of care and attention, the plant goes a long way. It develops and grows to become a stalwart in your garden. To make sure your plant has a long lease of life, we advise observing the care and maintenance tips below.

Evergreen

During winter you will find yourself continuing to enjoy Helleborus’ green foliage. The thing is, the plant does not shed its foliage, allowing it to continue to draw admiring glances during the winter months too.

4 care and maintenance tips

Light

Helleborus is more partial to a little shade than direct sunlight. In other words, make sure the plant sits in a halfway sunny spot, where it also gets sufficient shade.

No acidic soil

Give it a properly permeable and nutrient-rich soil. Helleborus Niger develops and thrives in an alkaline to neutral soil. Acidic soil is strongly advised against.

Prune when flowering starts

Pruning a plant helps it flower. Before the plant starts to flower, it is a good idea to prune old and/or damaged foliage. This gives Helleborus the space it needs to fully blossom.

Likes extra nutrients

To give the plant an added boost, it is a good idea to give some fertiliser. Preferably go for organic nutrition such as compost.