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Hot Cocoa Rose

Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'

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Overview

The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a unique floribunda rose known for its alluring, smoky chocolate-orange blooms with a spicy fragrance. This hardy shrub reaches up to 4 feet in height and width, boasting ruffled flowers measuring about 3.5 inches across. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, offering continuous color from late spring to early fall. Ideal for borders or as an eye-catching specimen plant. USDA zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a unique floribunda rose known for its alluring
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a unique floribunda rose known for its alluringHot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — This hardy shrub reaches up to 4 feet in height and widthHot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — Ideal for borders or as an eye-catching specimen plantHot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — boasting ruffled flowers measuring about 3.5 inches acrossHot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, offering continuous color from late spring to early fallHot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a striking floribunda rose, renowned for its unique coloration and robust nature+30

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3.5–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — smoky chocolate-orange blooms with a spicy fragrance
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a unique floribunda rose known for its alluring
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — This hardy shrub reaches up to 4 feet in height and width
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — Ideal for borders or as an eye-catching specimen plant
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — boasting ruffled flowers measuring about 3.5 inches across
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, offering continuous color from late spring to early fall
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — The Rosa 'Hot Cocoa' is a striking floribunda rose, renowned for its unique coloration and robust nature
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — This particular cultivar exhibits smoldering
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — imbued with smoky chocolate undertones
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — semi-double to double petal count that can range from 25 to 30 petals per bloom
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — <br><br>An intriguing aspect of 'Hot Cocoa' is its shifting color spectrum
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — Each flower typically measures around 3 to 4 inches across and houses a modest
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — It is a repeat bloomer, gracing gardens with its unique blossoms from late spring to early frosts
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — generally reaching heights of approximately 3 to 4 feet with a spread of about 3 feet
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — dark green foliage acts as a perfect backdrop to the blossoms
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — which can vary based on the climate; cooler weather tends to deepen the shades
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — making it a resilient choice for landscapes.<br><br>For optimal performance
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — it possesses good resistance to common rose diseases such as rust and mildew
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — receiving a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — the 'Hot Cocoa' should be planted in well-drained soil with access to full sun
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — Regular deadheading encourages continued bloom production
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — It is USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9 compatible, ensuring its adaptability to a range of climates
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — and annual pruning in late winter can maintain a compact
Hot Cocoa Rose (Rosa 'Hot Cocoa') — red flowers in the garden

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