Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate (5lt)

Introduced in (2012) this large deciduous shrub up to 4m tall over time has chocolate coloured felty leaves in spring that turn green with age. Over a long period through summer it bears large lacecap flower heads with a violet-blue heart surrounded by pink florets. Great for adding colour to the garden in borders, as a specimen or in large pots. Easy and resilient.