{"product_id":"helleborus-niger-5-5","title":"Helleborus: 'Niger'- 5.5\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline cursor-pointer\"\u003eHelleborus niger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e(Christmas Rose)\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eHelleborus niger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic evergreen perennial often called \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eChristmas Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"233\"\u003epure white, bowl‑shaped flowers with bright yellow centers\u003c\/strong\u003e in late winter to early spring long before most other garden plants bloom. It features \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"372\"\u003edark green, leathery, palmately divided foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains attractive year‑round, forming a low, compact mound. Blooming when little else is flowering, it brings early season interest and pairs beautifully with shade lovers like hosta and ferns. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~25–35 cm (10–14 in) mature height. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30–45 cm (12–18 in) clump forming \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade for best performance; tolerates dappled sun \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, humus‑rich, moist but well‑drained soil; neutral to slightly alkaline is ideal \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist during establishment; it tolerates moderate moisture once established \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones ~3–8 — hardy for Regina’s prairie climate \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old foliage in late winter\/early spring as new flowers emerge; mulch each autumn to protect roots and conserve moisture \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to establish the first season; handle foliage with care as it can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42136830279735,"sku":"501-473-13","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/39608Optimized-749x533.webp?v=1773244926","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/helleborus-niger-5-5","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}