Helleborus Jacob

Helleborus Jacob Care

Helleborus Niger 'hgc Jacob'

What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Hellebores are at their best in evenly moist well-drained soil in partial shade. Water well during extended dry periods; they are drought-tolerant once established.
Pruning
Depending on your growing zone, late winter or early spring is a good time to remove the old, dead leaves from the plant as the flower buds start to emerge. If you wait until the plant is in full flower, you run the risk of damaging the pretty blooms.
Fertilizer
A slow release, eight- to nine-month fertilizer is recommended for spring planting. In the fall, hellebores start initiating flowers, so they need extra nitrogen and iron during this time. This can be supplied using a liquid drench, keeping EC levels at 1.2 to 1.5.

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Sunlight
Hellebores are hardy in Zones 6 to 9. They tolerate almost full sun to almost full shade but prefer partial shade. Dense shade may reduce flower production. Generally, they enjoy slightly neutral to acidic soils.
Soil
Although very tolerant of soil type, hellebores are deep-rooted and to flower at their best, they appreciate plenty of nutrients and adequate moisture. They will benefit from being planted in deeply dug soil improved with plenty of humus, in the form of leaf mold, compost, or old manure.
Temperature
Like Helleborus argutifolius, temperatures below 15 degrees F can damage the old foliage.

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Container
Hellebore needs rich and well-drained soil, so be sure to choose a pot that drains and use a rich organic potting soil or add compost to existing soil. It's also important to choose a large container, as hellebore plants don't like to be transferred.
Popularity
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