Lupin 'Legendary Yellow Shades' Foliage Colour_Grey Christmas roses (Helleborus niger) have

Christmas roses (Helleborus niger) have been prized since the Middle Ages as one of the rare plants that flower freely throughout the winter

An alternative theory is that it's the plant's foliage that earned it the name

In a mild year you might get a few bonus flowers in autumn and winter

crunchy texture and excellent flavour

only needing occasional watering and trimming to encourage new growth

Lupin 'Legendary Yellow Shades' Foliage Colour_Grey Christmas roses (Helleborus niger) haveA bright and showy dwarf lupin with densely packed stems of bright yellow, sweetly scented flowers above bright green leaves Blooms in summer from May to June An easy care hardy perennial which loves a sunny, sheltered spot Adds height and colour to a mixed border as an accent plant or in groups Grows to just 45cm tall, making it perfect for pots Pollen rich and loved by bees and butterflies Causes discomfort if eaten wear gloves and wash hands after