Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Rosa 'Hot Chocolate' is a robust, bushy floribunda rose, bearing large clusters of unusual russet brown flowers, complementing its dark, glossy foliage.
For best results, grow Rosa 'Hot Chocolate' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost, and remove fallen leaves to prevent the build up of disease.
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Rosa ‘Hot chocolate’ and wildlife
Rosa ‘Hot chocolate’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rosa ‘Hot chocolate’ poisonous?
Rosa ‘Hot chocolate’ has no toxic effects reported.
