Description
Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’ is a striking floribunda rose with unique and unusual blooms. The flowers of this rose are a blend of rich reddish-brown and chocolate brown, with a subtle fragrance that adds to its charm. The foliage is a glossy dark green, providing an excellent backdrop to the blooms. This hardy and disease-resistant rose will bloom throughout the summer, making it a great choice for beds, borders, or containers. Its unusual coloration also makes it a popular choice for cut flowers. ‘Hot Chocolate’ reaches a height and has a spread of around 1m.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Hot Chocolate Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’ can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m.
- Did You Know That:The oldest living rose is thought to be 1,000 years old and can be found in Hildesheim, Germany?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide

Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position
Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance
Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Hot Chocolate’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.

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