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.
Cultural Details
TYPE
Shrub
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Part sun-prefers afternoon shade
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Average garden soil
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Moist, but well-drained
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5-9
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Summer on old and new wood
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Deep red
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3' tall by 3' wide
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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
Your Host
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