Terra Nova
Helleborus 'Honeyhill Joy' (36 cell half tray)
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
Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Hellebore |
| Genus | Helleborus |
| Species | hybrids |
| Family |
Ranunculaceae
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| Life Cycle | perennial |
| Format | Perennial Plugs |
| Plug Care |
Transplant on arrival, or hold in pots for several weeks.
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| Netting / Staking | None |
| Temperature Range |
Quite adaptable. They are fully hardy in most environments. A winter chilling period is needed to initiate flowering.
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| Spacing |
12-18"
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| Soil Preference |
Well drained, moisture retentive and generally fertile.
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| Day Length | Not Applicable |
| Pinching | No |
| When to Plant |
Transplant at any time of year, for bloom the following winter/spring.
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| Harvesting |
Wait until the sepals harden and stamens start to shed before cutting.
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| Post Harvest Care |
Prone to wilting when cut too early. Some growers slice the stems lengthwise to increase water uptake. More mature flowers are longer lasting than newly opened flowers. Hellebores benefit from deep water, which pushes the hydration up the stems. Use Quick Dip on cut stems for best performance in the vase.
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| Diseases / Insects |
Generally pest- and disease-free.
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| Bailey's Notes |
Best grown in partial shade. Can be planted in a woodland setting. Very long lived. This series of hybrids is far more vigorous than the more commonly available "orentalis" types. They bloom faster and produce more stems than seed grown strains.
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| Resources |
*In-depth Growing Guide coming soon*
Order Minimums and Tray Sizes
All TERRA NOVA® plugs are grown in a 36 cell half tray. The minimum order is 6 total half trays (an combination of varieties).
Orders for multiple ship weeks must be placed separately.
Patents & Plant Tags
Unauthorized propagation of varieties that are patented is strictly prohibited.
If you are purchasing these plugs with the intent to resell them, you must also purchase tags. Upon adding items to your cart, you will be prompted to add tags for each plant in the order, at the cost of $0.13 per tag. This is applied to your entire order.