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Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £34.99

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Distinctive lacecap hydrangea flowering all summer

Clusters of blooms up to 30cm (12in) across

Large shrub but with a neat habit ideal for borders

Flower colour is consistent on any soil

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1 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plant

£34.99

2 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plants

£59.99

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Plant Size Height Up to 300cm (118.1in)
Spread Up to 300cm (118.1in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiocottage gardenswildlife gardenscut flower gardenspecimen plantwoodland garden

Position In Sun or semi shade

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Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate' is a distinctive Lacecap Hydrangea offering pretty pink and blue blooms up to 30cm (12") across. The showy summer flowers, with violet-blue hearts and soft pink outer florets, contrast beautifully with the rich chocolate foliage. The unusual leaves offer a second surprise in autumn as they fade to deep green before turning to amber and golden shades. This robust, hardy shrub will flower right through summer with minimal care - even in poorer soils. This large, deciduous shrub has a neat habit and makes an ideal border filler. Height and spread: 3m (10').

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

The blue flowers will take on a pink hue as they fade through autumn and may also be affected by alkaline tap water or soil. For the deepest blue flowers right through the season we recommend the use of Hydrangea Colourant

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2 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plants (T67970P)

1 x 12 Litre Potted Plant (73984)

1 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plant (67969)

2 x 9cm Potted Plants (62563)

1 x 9cm Potted Plant (62562)

How to Grow

Hydrangea aspera prefers a sunny or semi shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Grow hydrangea plants in any rich fertile, moist soil. Improve the soil prior to planting by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Alternatively plant in patio containers in soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.

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Water regularly until plants are fully established. Leave the faded hydrangea flower heads in place until the new buds swell in spring to protect the delicate buds from frost damage. Prune after flowering, reducing the stems to restrict their growth to the available space and to improve the shape of the plant. After pruning hydrangeas, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant. Caution: Contact with hydrangea foliage may irritate the skin and eyes and all parts are harmful if eaten.

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Caution: irritant to skin and eyes,harmful if eaten

Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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