HGC Joshua

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Helleborus niger L. Christmas rose · Ornamentals · bred by Josef Heuger

also searched as: хгк йошуа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a compact upright bush with a height of 10 to 30 cm with dense turf. The leaves are leathery, dark green, palmate-divided, and retain their decorative appearance year-round.

The flowers are cup-shaped, upward-facing, have a pure white color and yellow stamens, the diameter is 4–5 cm. Flowering begins in late November or December and can continue until March.

The variety has high winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to -29...-35°C, and is resistant to Verticillium wilt. The plant requires good drainage to prevent root rot and is poisonous if ingested.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Josef Heuger 294 Developed the variety
Applicant: Josef Heuger 294 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Josef Heuger 294 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20050032

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Application filed 6 January 2005
Registered 26 November 2007
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Josef Heuger

breeder code he 7209

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Registry records

Total records: 3
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 2007

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