HYDRANGEA aspera Hot Chocolate

Commonly known as Hortensia

Lacecap - chocolate brown foliage and soft pink lacecap flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Dark blackish green leaves, maroon-red beneath
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Soft pink
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright shrub with dome-shaped inflorescences
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

HYDRANGEA aspera Hot Chocolate

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large £35.00  
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Burncoose speciality
    See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    Pests & Diseases
    vine weevil, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Oprins Nurseries, Belgium
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Hydrangeas
  • Flower Shape
    Lacecap
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    May cause skin allergy
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Hydrangeas - Care Guide
Hydrangeas - Video Spotlights
1.5m (5ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2m (6½ft)
  

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