Helleborus niger HGC 'Jacob' | Jacob Christmas Rose
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Jacob' is a delightful evergreen perennial that brightens the winter landscape with its pristine white flowers, which begin to bloom as early as late autumn and persist through winter into early spring. The outward-facing blooms often feature a soft green or golden-yellow center, creating a luminous effect against the backdrop of its dark green, leathery foliage.
Bred in Germany as part of the Helleborus Gold Collection (HGC), 'Jacob' is celebrated for its early flowering period and robust nature. It is well-suited for bringing cheer to shaded garden beds or containers during the colder months and is a popular choice for festive decorations or as a living seasonal accent in outdoor spaces.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Jacob' is a delightful evergreen perennial that brightens the winter landscape with its pristine white flowers, which begin to bloom as early as late autumn and persist through winter into early spring. The outward-facing blooms often feature a soft green or golden-yellow center, creating a luminous effect against the backdrop of its dark green, leathery foliage.
Bred in Germany as part of the Helleborus Gold Collection (HGC), 'Jacob' is celebrated for its early flowering period and robust nature. It is well-suited for bringing cheer to shaded garden beds or containers during the colder months and is a popular choice for festive decorations or as a living seasonal accent in outdoor spaces.
DESCRIPTION
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Jacob' is a delightful evergreen perennial that brightens the winter landscape with its pristine white flowers, which begin to bloom as early as late autumn and persist through winter into early spring. The outward-facing blooms often feature a soft green or golden-yellow center, creating a luminous effect against the backdrop of its dark green, leathery foliage.
Bred in Germany as part of the Helleborus Gold Collection (HGC), 'Jacob' is celebrated for its early flowering period and robust nature. It is well-suited for bringing cheer to shaded garden beds or containers during the colder months and is a popular choice for festive decorations or as a living seasonal accent in outdoor spaces.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Evergreen dark green
Flower color: Pure white, aging to pink
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light requirements: Partial to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage as needed and spent flowers to encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators such as bees but resistant to deer and rabbits due to toxicity
