Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’

Hydrangea 'Hot Chocolate'

Chocolate-purple young foliage matures to dark green above burgundy undersides on Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’. Large mauve-pink lacecap flowers appear in summer, giving this substantial shrub exceptional foliage and flower interest for sheltered, partially shaded borders.

4.0 L €18,95
5.0 L (Sold out) €34,95
10.0 L HEIGHT: 50 cm – 60 cm €60,95

SKU: HYDR-190-Y

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Flowering Months

Jan J

Feb F

Mar M

Apr A

May M

Jun J

Jul J

Aug A

Sep S

Oct O

Nov N

Dec D

Size

Max Height

2.5 m — 4.0 m

Max Spread

1.5 m — 2.5 m

Growth Habit

Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight

Full Sun Part Shade

Aspect

North South East West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

(−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type

Clay Loam Sand

Soil Moisture

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Flower Borders
Against Wall

Merits

RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ Description

Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ is a distinctive deciduous shrub with large velvety leaves that emerge rich chocolate-purple before becoming dark green while retaining burgundy colouring beneath. Broad lacecap flower heads appear from midsummer, combining mauve-purple fertile flowers with larger pink to pale mauve sterile florets. Mature plants generally reach around 2 metres high and wide. Grow in partial shade or gentle morning sun in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains evenly moist but drains freely. Strong midday sun and exposed winds can scorch or tear the broad leaves. It is hardy in sheltered Irish gardens and particularly effective as a foliage specimen. Pruning should be minimal, removing only dead, damaged or badly positioned growth after flowering or in early spring.

Planting Guide for Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’

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