Hydrangea macrophylla Chocolate Ever Belles - Hydrangea, Plant in 2 L Pot

These are two year old plants that have now been pruned for winter to remove confusion about the correct time to prune to ensure abundant flowers for next season. They have multiple new shoots and should be planted out or repotted soon after receipt. Hydrangea macrophylla are perhaps one of the best known garden plants. Originally from Japan these robust and reliable plants produce a truly stunning display in summer and autumn. Hydrangea macrophylla Chocolate Ever Belles is a new introduction. Very compact and hardy producing very dense mophead blooms with thick, heat resistant, sterile florets of a beautiful mix of deep red to chocolate brown which appear from July until October. Very floriferous compact plants suitable for pots. One of the best sun and drought tolerant varieties. Flowers are set against lovely dark green foliage. A Hydrangea apart from the rest which can form a beautiful colour display in your garden and borders. Very easy to grow in sun or semi shade in fertile moist soils. Hydrangea macrophylla Chocolate Ever Belles can be grown in the garden or in a pot or container. In containers use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year.