Hellebore, HGC® Jacob Christmas Rose

Jacob Christmas Rose is an extremely early-blooming evergreen perennial with large deep green palmate leaves forming a uniform clump.  The large outward-facing pristine white flowers have a golden crown of stamen bloom in early winter and mature to pink or green depending on the temperature.  Best bloom in dappled sun and moist well-drained soils.  All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.  Jacob is drought and salt tolerant. 

Type:	Perennial
Height:	0.5' - 1'
Spread:	0.5' - 1’
Spacing:	1’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  Leaf spot and crown rot can be an occasional problem.  Protect from winter winds.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Columbine

IMAGE: Archenzo, Helleborus niger, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.