Name: Helleborus 'Honeyhill Joy'
SKU: HELHONJOY

Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’

This hybrid from Honeyhill Farms is exceptional for its quantities of large, outfacing, cream-centered, white flowers over vigorous, shiny, blue tinged foliage. Plant 'Honeyhill Joy' at your entry to enjoy the exceptionally early 2-month long show of marvelous, late winter blooms. Foliage is exceptionally weather-resistant, almost like plastic! Blooms early (after its first winter) in a 4″ pot!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 28″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March

Common Name	Hellebore
Family	Ranunculaceae
Genus	Helleborus
species	x nigercors
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 24" / 28"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Bloom Time	January, February, March
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Spring, Winter
Flowering Season	Winter
Flower Color	White
Leaf Color	Green
Soil	Rich, but plant is fairly tolerant. Good drainage is a must.
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Exposure	Part Shade
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage, Winter Color
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Keep evenly moist.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	This is a very early flowering, very reliable clone. It has a wonderful clean look year round.
Landscape Value	Entry, mixed beds, borders.
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks
Comments	This plant is good in all seasons and an early bloomer.
Grower Notes	For spring blooming plants, transplant the summer before. Helleborus grow best (greenhouse production) when day temperatures are 50-65° F and night temperatures are 45-55° F. Spring/Summer growing: 50% shade in the northern states, 70% shade for southern states is beneficial.