
Zone
4 - 9
Mature Height
20 in
Mature Width
24 in
Light
Part Shade, ShadeWater
Moist, well-drainedSoil
Normal, loamy
Description / Helleborus HGC®Joel Hellebore
There?s something quietly powerful about a bloom that braves winter. Helleborus HGC® Joel Hellebore, part of the renowned Gold Collection®, is one of the earliest flowering hellebores, often blooming from early to late winter. Large, outward-facing flowers open pure white and gradually age to soft pastel tones; pale green or blush pink in cooler weather. Held on strong red-black stems, the blooms rise above glossy dark evergreen leaves, making a clean, refined statement in the coldest months.
Joel's compact, clumping form is perfect for containers, front borders, or woodland paths where its winter interest can really shine. As an evergreen, it keeps color and texture in the garden year-round. This variety pairs beautifully with early bulbs like snowdrops (Galanthus), muscari, or low-growing perennials such as Heuchera, Carex, and Bergenia. Its pristine white flowers also make elegant additions to seasonal cut arrangements.
Easy to grow in part to full shade, Joel prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and tolerates chalk to loam soils with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it?s cold-tolerant, deer resistant, and drought tolerant once established. Lightly fragrant and favored by early-season pollinators, this Christmas rose is a reliable, low-maintenance choice that brings early cheer and long-lasting beauty.
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Variety: 'Coesh 210'
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Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Dark Green
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Light Requirements: Part ShadeShade
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Uses: Special Features: Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI