Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
'Choco Love'
Hydrangea 'Choco Love' is a compact bigleaf hydrangea with a rather delicious sense of seasonal drama. Part of the Rebellion series, it produces rounded flowerheads that open in a fresh pistachio-green shade before deepening through the season into rich reddish-pink tones with warm, chocolate-brown nuances. This evolving colour gives Hydrangea 'Choco Love' a wonderful sense of movement, as though the plant is quietly repainting itself while nobody is looking. Flowering generously from June to September, Hydrangea 'Choco Love' brings colour, structure and a touch of indulgence to borders and containers without demanding a grand estate in return.
Plant Hydrangea 'Choco Love' in moist, fertile, well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade, where its compact habit and changing flower colours can be properly admired. It is especially useful in smaller gardens, patio pots or mixed borders, pairing beautifully with deep green foliage, pale grasses, purple perennials and creamy white flowers. Because Hydrangea 'Choco Love' blooms on both old and new wood, it offers reassuring flower power even if winter has been less than polite. Distinctive, colourful and pleasingly neat, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Choco Love' is a lovely choice for gardeners who enjoy hydrangeas with a little extra depth.
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Rebellion Choco Love'
- Flower colour
- Green, red, pink, brown
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 4 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry
Damp - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Woodland gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.