{"product_id":"helleborus-royal-heritage","title":"Helleborus 'Royal Heritage'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"13\"\u003eHelleborus 'Royal Heritage'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long lived shade loving perennial that provides early color and evergreen interest in woodland and winter gardens. With nodding cup shaped flowers in deep purple to pale pink and creamy white, this plant adds elegance when little else is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"443\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 - 2 ft x 1 - 2 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late winter to early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist well drained humus rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate water prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"716\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNative to Europe and western Asia. Although not native to North America it is widely used in shaded ornamental plantings for its early blooms and ability to coexist with native shade perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eOccasionally visited by early emerging butterflies such as Mourning Cloaks that take advantage of the nectar during the first warm days of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eOffers early season nectar and pollen for emerging bees and other pollinators particularly bumblebees that forage in cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eWildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003eStrongly deer resistant due to its leathery leaves and mildly toxic compounds which deter browsing by most animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpace plants 18 - 24 in apart to allow for clump expansion and to maintain airflow around evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for woodland borders shaded foundation plantings and underplanting around trees or shrubs. Combines well with other shade perennials and provides critical color and structure during late winter and early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eEpimedium rubrum (Barrenwort)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heart shaped leaves and delicate spring flowers complement the early blooms and foliage of Helleborus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2363\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2363\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003eHeuchera villosa (Autumn Bride)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad textured leaves and late season flowers provide seasonal balance and thrive in similar shade conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Evergreen fronds add texture and pair well with the leathery leaves and subtle blooms of Helleborus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Soft grasslike foliage forms a natural looking carpet and enhances the woodland setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2656\"\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Frothy blooms and spreading habit help fill space around Helleborus while echoing its refined woodland charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44968143749281,"sku":"HELLEBORUS ROYAL HERITAGE","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hhyh.jpg?v=1587069283","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/helleborus-royal-heritage","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}