{"product_id":"helleborus-ice-n-roses-bennotta","title":"Helleborus HGC® Ice N' Roses® Bennotta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelleborus HGC® Ice N' Roses® Bennotta\u003c\/em\u003e: Deep Maroon Blooms That Beat the Tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Bennotta' is rich maroon red with pale yellow stamens, like a velvet armchair in a members-only club. The rest of the garden is still asleep. THIS ONE ALREADY ORDERED THE CHARCUTERIE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lenten Rose, Hellebore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e HGC® Ice N' Roses®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm (12–16 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 cm (12–20 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, outward-facing, rich maroon red, about 5–6 cm (2 in) across, with pale yellow stamens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring (March to May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, leathery and evergreen, forming a compact clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting flowers, sold under cultivar code 'Coseh 6600'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in a woodland garden, a shady border, under deciduous trees or along a path you walk every day in early spring. The dark red looks richest where low sun can shine through the petals, and some morning sun is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Bennotta in a moist, shady bed where its maroon flowers lead into pink bells and big leaves. \u003cem\u003eHeuchera 'Berry Timeless'\u003c\/em\u003e adds light pink bells at 20 to 25 cm from June to October. \u003cem\u003eHosta Shadowland® Giant 'Gigantosaurus'\u003c\/em\u003e brings huge grey-green leaves at 76 to 81 cm. \u003cem\u003eCimicifuga 'Hillside Black Beauty'\u003c\/em\u003e rises behind at 150 to 175 cm with dark leaves and fragrant white spikes in August and September. \u003cem\u003eChasmanthium latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e adds bamboo-like leaves at 60 to 120 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist. Neutral to slightly alkaline soil suits it well. Dappled shade or a spot with a few hours of direct sun is ideal. Water through dry spells, since hellebores dislike drought. Wear gloves, as all parts are toxic if eaten. In early spring, before the flowers open, cut off last year's worn leaves at the base. A light feeding in spring helps flowering. In zone 5 gardens, a loose leaf mulch or good snow cover protects the evergreen leaves. Established hellebores resent being moved, so pick a spot you're happy with and let it settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ice N' Roses® hellebores were bred in Germany by Josef Heuger's nursery and are sold under the HGC® label. They're crosses of \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eericsmithii\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eH.\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eballardiae\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eH.\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ehybridus\u003c\/em\u003e, a group named \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eglandorfensis\u003c\/em\u003e after Heuger's hometown, Glandorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck a few under the trees and enjoy the private show while the snow lingers. Deer don't have a membership. EXCLUSIVE, BUT YOU'RE ON THE LIST.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ Burgundy \/ 5","offer_id":67851557077270,"sku":"HELLINRB01","price":50.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/HelleborusHGC_IceN_Roses_Bennotta.png?v=1793705642","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/helleborus-ice-n-roses-bennotta","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}