HGC Jacob black hellebore
Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'HGC Jacob' black hellebore (Helleborus niger 'HGC Jacob') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, cut flowers, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist, loamy, clay, or chalky soil. Flowers open from winter into spring and turn light green and pink with age. Dark green leaves have serrated edges and burgundy stems. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Common snowdrop, Caramel coral bells, and Siberian bugloss.