Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate ('Hpopr012') (PBR)
rough leaved hydgrangea
This handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring. When Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate first appears the...
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Plant description
This handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring.
When Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets.
A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding colour to backs of borders and woodland margins.
When Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets.
A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding colour to backs of borders and woodland margins.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate ('Hpopr012') (PBR):
Hydrangea prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering, as it does not tolerate drying out. In dry weather, thoroughly soak the roots with a hose to help the plant recover if it begins to wilt.
Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring.
Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant in late winter or early spring.
Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring.
Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant in late winter or early spring.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
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