Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate'
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
A fabulous, exciting and new hydrangea with a lot going for it
The flower colour is consistent on any soil – they're not pH dependent. Its large, pointed, felted leaves have a chocolate-brown reverse, providing interest before flowering. Hydrangea Aspera will perform well in a north-facing or shaded spot and on any soil.
- Good for Cutting
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Shrub
- Position
- Border (Back)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- July - November
- Height
- 2.1m (7ft)
- Common name
- Rough Leaved Hydrangea
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Part Shade
- Spread
- 2.4m (8ft)
Care Tips
Provide shelter from cold winds. This needs very little pruning and in most cases are best left to their own devices. These plants flower on previous or current year's growth.
Flowering Time
July - November