Hydrangea serrata Choco Strawberry
Hydrangea serrata Choco Strawberry
Hydrangea serrata Choco Strawberry
Hydrangea serrata Choco Strawberry
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Description
Hydrangea serrata 'Choco Strawberry' is a decorative horticultural variety, notable for both its brightly coloured flowers and its unusual foliage. This compact shrub, which does not exceed 80 cm in height, produces vegetation with an attractive chocolate purple hue. From June to September, it forms flat-headed inflorescences in shades of strawberry pink to dark pink, which complement the foliage beautifully. Very elegant in a garden border, its limited growth makes it equally suitable for container cultivation, and its flowers can be used to create lovely cut flower arrangements in summer. Hardy to around -23°C, it is fairly easy to grow, provided its requirements are met: non-calcareous, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Partial shade suits it perfectly.
The Hydrangea genus is the main genus of the Hydrangeaceae family, alongside other ornamental plants such as the popular Mock-oranges (Philadelphus) or the more obscure Kirengeshoma palmata. The Hydrangea genus comprises over 70 species, mostly shrubs of all sizes, and also some climbing plants, such as Hydrangea anomala. Hydrangea serrata is native to the mountain forests of Japan and Korea, where it thrives in humus-rich, consistently moist soils with dappled light. The cultivar 'Choco Strawberry' is part of the Choco® series. This shrub reaches approximately 0.6 to 0.8 m in height and spread, forming an irregular but balanced clump. Due to its compact habit, it is particularly happy in a container, at the entrance of a garden, or in a partial shade border. The stems are clothed in elliptical leaves with a serrated margin and pointed tip, measuring 5 to 10 cm long. Their colour ranges from purple to chocolate, sometimes with slightly greener patches.
In late spring, the shrub produces flat, delicate inflorescences resembling lace, with small fertile flowers in the centre and large, showy sterile florets around the edge. The inflorescences are 8 to 12 cm in diameter, and their colouring ranges from dark pink to strawberry pink, often tinged with purple in cooler summers. Their intense colour is well coordinated with the foliage hue, creating perfect harmony rather than strong contrast. The inflorescences continue to appear until September, especially if faded flowers are removed. In autumn, the foliage turns slightly burgundy before falling.
Hydrangea serrata 'Choco Strawberry' thrives in partial shade, in dappled light, in a protected microclimate sheltered from wind and with consistent moisture. In full sun, it will only develop with regular watering and mulch, as its drought tolerance is low, and rapid drying will affect its foliage and flowering. Its unusual foliage will create stunning combinations with Hostas, with their large leaves in many colours. Japanese Maples will offer just as many creative possibilities by establishing a higher vegetation zone in your border. Astilbes with their feathery panicles will bring an additional colour palette to liven up your scene. Also consider incorporating plants with more spring interest, such as early Magnolias, or even winter interest by including woody plants with ornamental bark, such as Birches.
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Botanical data
Hydrangea
serrata
Choco Strawberry
Hydrangeaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Hydrangea serrata Choco Strawberry in spring or early autumn, preferably in a partially shaded position, for example against a wall facing east, or even north. The edge of trees or large shrubs is particularly suitable, both for the shade it provides and the associated humidity. Choose a location sheltered from cold, drying winds. It does not necessarily require acid soil, but appreciates a deep, moist but well-drained, fairly fertile soil, ideally enriched with a good base fertiliser before planting. Sensitive to lime, it grows in a pH range from 6.5 (nearly neutral soil) to 4.5 (acidic soil). If the soil is dry at the foot of the wall, place the root ball at least 30-40 cm from the base of the wall and incorporate plenty of well-rotted compost to better retain moisture in the soil. It is very hardy, suitable for planting in cold regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.