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
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	January, February, March
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Part Shade
Growth Habit	Clumping
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring, Winter
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 24" / 28"
Soil (Garden)	Rich, but plant is fairly tolerant. Good drainage is a must.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage, Winter Color
Comments	This plant is good in all seasons and an early bloomer.

Water (Greenhouse)	Keep evenly moist.
EC	1.5 – 2.0
pH	6.0 – 7.0
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
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.
Finish Time to 4″	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	Short Day