Helleborus niger Helleborus Gold Collection® Joshua PP17957

Scientific Name: Helleborus niger 'HGC Joshua'

Also Known As

Helleborus Helleborus Gold Collection™ 'Joshua'
HGC Joshua Christmas Rose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Helleborus niger Helleborus Gold Collection® Joshua PP17957 plant details

Helleborus niger Helleborus Gold Collection® Joshua PP17957 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helleborus niger Helleborus Gold Collection® Joshua PP17957

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helleborus niger Helleborus Gold Collection® Joshua PP17957

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Joshua' is one of the earliest cultivars to bloom with classic pure white flowers with a light fragrance. The flowers are produced in great numbers from early December making it perfect for Christmas decoration inside the house and in the garden. Rich, dark green foliage. The outstanding Helleborus Gold Collection brings magical, new life to winter and early spring blooming hellebores. Flowering the first year, they are long blooming, with lots of outward-facing buds and blossom. Deer resistant.