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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Pure white, aging to pink
Foliage color: Evergreen dark green
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove old foliage as needed and spent flowers to encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators such as bees but resistant to deer and rabbits due to toxicity

Perennials

Helleborus niger HGC 'Jacob'

Jacob Christmas Rose

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.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late fall to early winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal

Design tip

Flowers in the quietest months make this worth a sheltered spot within sight of a window or door. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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