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Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' (Christmas Rose)

Christmas Rose 'HGC Jacob', Bear's Foot 'HGC Jacob', Black Hellebore 'HGC Jacob', Brumal Rose 'HGC Jacob', Christmas Plant 'HGC Jacob', Christopher's Herb 'HGC Jacob', Christ's Herb 'HGC Jacob', Clove-Tongue 'HGC Jacob', St Agnes' Rose 'HGC Jacob', Helleborus niger 'Jacob' PP17799


A member of the Gold Collection®, Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' is a gorgeous Christmas Rose with large, single, pristine white flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with crowns of showy golden-yellow stamens. As they mature, the blooms turn rose pink in cool weather and pale green in warm temperatures. Unlike most hellebores, the flowers face outward attracting interest. They are borne on short, dark stems and rise above the evergreen foliage of leathery, dark green, serrated leaves. A very early bloomer, with blooms appearing as early as November, 'HGC Jacob' flowers the first year. Perfect to brighten the shade garden!

  • Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 13 in. across (32 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
  • Performs best in part shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Can tolerate some sun. Avoid soils prone to drying out or staying wet.
  • Select a sheltered site to protect your hellebores from cold winter winds.
  • Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, containers, under trees or large shrubs, woodland gardens, city gardens, or cottage gardens. Plant in groups for the best visual impact.
  • Hellebore flowers provide valuable nectar for early pollinators. Hellebore is not generally a plant that deer or other animals seek out to eat, but if other food sources are scarce, they may come along and make a meal out of your Hellebore.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, snails, hellebore leaf spot, and hellebore black death.
  • Cut back to the ground brown or dead foliage in late winter when flower buds start to develop.
  • Propagate by seed or by division in autumn.
  • Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helleborus - Hellebores
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 9
Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helleborus - Hellebores
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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