Helleborus x nigercors ‘Honeyhill Joy’ (Hellebore)

Prized for its exceptional flowering, Helleborus x nigercors ‘Honeyhill Joy’ (Hellebore) is a gorgeous Lenten Rose with large, outfacing, cream-centered, white flowers adorned with showy golden-yellow stamens. Blooming for 2 months in late winter and early spring, the blossoms contrast nicely with the shiny, blue-tinged foliage. A very desirable Hellebore that is tough, weather-resistant, very floriferous, and perfect to brighten the shade garden!

• Grows in a bushy, upright clump, up to 18-28 in. tall (45-70 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm). This perennial will self-seed in satisfactory growing conditions.
• Performs best in partial shade to full shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Avoid soils prone to drying out or staying wet.
• Select a sheltered site to protect your hellebores from cold winter winds.
• Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to shady borders, containers, under trees or large shrubs, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens. Plant in groups for the best visual impact.
• Hellebore flowers provide valuable nectar for early pollinators. Hellebore is not generally a plant that deer or other animals seek out to eat, but if other food sources are scarce, they may come along and make a meal out of your Hellebore.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, snails, hellebore leaf spot, and hellebore black death.
• Remove faded flower stems (unless you require seed) to promote new growth and for a neat appearance.
• Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.