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Hydrangea macrophylla Chocolate™

Waxy deep red flowers

Chocolate raspberry truffles anyone? A real breakthrough in the world of Hydrangea breeding, Magical®️ Chocolate is quite a delicacy! Hard, latex-like flowers open to ruddy red with green brush strokes, held by strong, upright stems. A repeat bloomer, the color play from Magical®️ Chocolate will give you months of enjoyment in your garden or in a pot on your patio.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Chocolate hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomachoko' PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Part sun-prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Summer on old and new wood
  • Bloom Color:
    Deep red
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A definite advancement in flower color, Magical® Chocolate offers new possibilities for garden combinations.

Landscape Use

Borders, containers, cutting gardens, foundations, mass plantings, urban gardens

Pruning

If you live in the North: Cut off any dead wood in late May, after the leaves have started to unfurl. If you live in the South: Should you see any dead wood, prune it back to live wood in early spring, after the leaves have started to unfurl.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Chocolate hydrangea
  • Botanical Name:
    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hokomachoko' PPAF
  • Type:
    Shrub

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