Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate

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Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ (Lacecap Hydrangea)

‘Hot Chocolate’ is a deciduous shrub with large, lacecap flowers. Around the edge of the main flower are attractive pink flowers with fertile, blue flowers in the centre for a lovely contrast. Flowers appear from Christmas onwards. The foliage has a striking burgundy underside with chocolate-brown on top, fading to a deep green later in the season. Amber colour in autumn. Deciduous. Grows approximately 1-1.2m round.

Prefers a part shade position in well drained soil. Regular watering is beneficial. Frost hardy. A hardy shrub responding well to a light trim if needed in late winter.

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Sunlight:Full sun, Filtered/partial sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Average garden conditions
Chemistry:Acid or lime-free conditions
Colour:Blue, Pink
Height:1.2m
Width:1.2m
SKU: HYD HOT CHO 3.5L Categories: , ,

Description

Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ (Lacecap Hydrangea)

‘Hot Chocolate’ is a deciduous shrub with large, lacecap flowers. Around the edge of the main flower are attractive pink flowers with fertile, blue flowers in the centre for a lovely contrast. Flowers appear from Christmas onwards. The foliage has a striking burgundy underside with chocolate-brown on top, fading to a deep green later in the season. Amber colour in autumn. Deciduous. Grows approximately 1-1.2m round.

Prefers a part shade position in well drained soil. Regular watering is beneficial. Frost hardy. A hardy shrub responding well to a light trim if needed in late winter.

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