Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate

Hydrangea Hot Chocolate is a deciduous shrub that grows to about 3 m in height and 3 m in width. A typical lacecap hydrangea with beautiful pink and bluish flowers, which can be up to 30 cm in diameter. Its large, chocolate-brown leaves give it ornamental value. The flower head is fragrant and attracts insects. Flowering time is from June to September. It grows best in partial shade, but can also tolerate sun if watered regularly. It prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic, nutrient-rich soil. It also does well in chalky soil, but the flower color may vary depending on the soil pH. It can be planted as a specimen or combined with other perennials.