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Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' (Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.35m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob'
Other names
Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
'HGC Jacob' _ 'HGC Jacob' is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and dark burgundy stems bearing single, rounded, fragrant, white to pale green flowers from late autumn to mid-winter.
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
Flower
White in Autumn; White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear. If not collecting seed, remove spent flowers.
Propagation
Will not be true to type/cultivar from seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' (Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob'
Other names
Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob'
Genus
Helleborus Helleborus
Variety or Cultivar
'HGC Jacob' _ 'HGC Jacob' is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and dark burgundy stems bearing single, rounded, fragrant, white to pale green flowers from late autumn to mid-winter.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
White in Autumn; White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Black death of hellebores , Hellebore leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged foliage as the flowers appear. If not collecting seed, remove spent flowers.
Propagation
Will not be true to type/cultivar from seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob' (Christmas rose 'HGC Jacob') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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