Hydrangea ‘hot chocolate’
€25.00
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Description
f you’re looking for something a little moodier and more dramatic than the classic hydrangea, Hydrangea ‘Hot Chocolate’ is a beauty. It’s prized for its deep, chocolate-toned foliage (especially on new growth) which sets off its rich lacecap-style flowers beautifully—creating a high-contrast, designer look from summer into autumn.
It’s the perfect choice for patios, shaded borders, and anywhere you want colour with a more grown-up, contemporary edge.
Why you’ll love it
- Striking dark foliage – gives structure and contrast even before it flowers
- Beautiful lacecap blooms – rich, jewel-like tones through summer
- Ideal for part shade – brightens darker corners without needing full sun
- Brilliant in pots – a real statement plant near doors and seating areas
Where to plant
‘Hot Chocolate’ is happiest in part shade with moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds for best foliage colour and flower performance.
Caragh Garden Notebook (care made simple)
- Light: Part shade (morning sun is ideal)
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
- Water: Keep evenly moist, especially in pots and during dry spells
- Feeding: Feed in spring; a mid-season feed supports flowering
- Pruning: Minimal pruning—remove dead wood and spent blooms; avoid hard pruning to protect next season’s flowering potential
Style tip
Looks gorgeous with ferns, hostas, heuchera, and white or pale pink companions that make the dark leaves look even richer.
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