Why is it that a plant that hates the cold, hates draughts, and really doesn't like to be wet is synonymous with Christmas? Oh and just for good measure it doesn't like direct sunlight either, and don't even mention snow!
When you buy one you must always make sure it is wrapped before you take it home (in case of draughts, cold and wet), never put it on a window sill (in case of draughts, direct sunlight) and then watch it as all the leaves fall off from the bottom up until you have a pot of twigs with red tufts on the top!
And its worst crime - it won't actually completely die! Mid March it's still going, sticks, tufts etc, and if you're like me and don't like to throw away living plants you're stuck with it. I just don't get it!
The Christmas Rose (Helleborus Niger) is a much better option. You can have it in a pot for Christmas and then it can go out in the garden in pretty much any soil or position and be lovely next year as well. It's fine with wind, rain, snow and shade so is perfect for this time of year.
So I am starting a movement away from the poinsettia and towards the Christmas Rose. Poinsettias may be red and green, but their festive appeal ends there, so here's to the best plant for Christmas - The Christmas Rose. And it's even got proper flowers!
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