Rosa 'Hot Chocolate' (Hot Chocolate Standard Rose)
Rosa 'Hot Chocolate' (Hot Chocolate Standard Rose)
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Rosa 'Hot Chocolate' Standard Rose is a distinctive floribunda rose admired for its unique smoky chocolate-orange blooms and exceptional colour variation throughout the flowering season. Grafted onto a tall standard stem, it creates an elegant rounded canopy filled with clusters of richly coloured flowers above glossy green foliage. The unusual warm tones, repeat flowering habit, and graceful form make it a standout feature plant for entrances, patios, pathways, formal gardens, and decorative containers.
Highly valued by rose enthusiasts for its rare colouring and long-lasting floral display, Hot Chocolate Standard Rose brings warmth, character, and sophistication to any landscape. Thriving in full sun with regular care, it produces abundant blooms from spring through autumn. Its premium standard form makes it an excellent choice for customers seeking a unique statement rose that combines beauty, fragrance, and garden performance.
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Mature height
1.5–2 m (including standard stem and canopy)
Mature width
60–90 cm
Spacing
80 cm–1 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Smoky chocolate-orange to russet-red double blooms with glossy green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Autumn
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Moderate; deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Prune the canopy in late winter to maintain a balanced rounded shape. Feed with a quality rose fertiliser during the growing season, water deeply during dry periods, and stake the standard stem for support.
Root System
Deep, fibrous, non-invasive root system suitable for garden beds, formal landscapes, patios, and large containers.