The petals color and shape form a striking novelty, medium chocolate red, staminodes of the center boss lightly edged gold. Hot Chocolate has a very unusual color combination. Unique 6x3 flowers, broad, cupped guard petals folded inward a bit at the tips impart a slightly crumpled look. Excellent petal substance resists weather damage. Strong, medium tall stems well clothed in foliage. Sounds yummy! Hard to choose between Buckeye Belle and Hot Chocolate!
Japanese.
38" High.
Early-mid bloomer.
Full Sun.
Zone 2-8.
- Early-Mid bloomer: