Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' (Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob')

Cultivation

Thrives in neutral to alkaline, moist, fertile and humus-rich soil, making it suitable for heavy clay soils in partial shade. For best results, provide shelter from strong, cold winds and mulch annually in autumn.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.