Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate' Deciduous Flowering Outdoor Garden Shrub (20-30cm (Incl. Pot))

Shocking. I did read reviews from others stating their plant died, However I naively thought it must have been something they did incorrectly.. I was wrong . This plant didn't look took heathly at the time it arrived, leaves slightly wiltered etc.. However, I removed everything that looked wiltered and I was left with some healthy leaves. I did my upmost best to take care of this plant but week after week I kept having to remove more wiltered leaves until I was left with just stalks. I left it another couple of weeks hoping I'd start to see some shoots but no nothing. I now declare it officially DEAD. I had the plant around 8 weeks in total. From what I have read there is no specific care needed for this plant so I can only declare this seller has very very poor stock.... DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER

Brilliant

Very disappointed box caved in and the plant had 6 leaves, leaves much to be desired

Plant arrived smaller than expected but on contacting the company this was resolved quickly. Very good customer service.

I ordered one didn't come royal mail no note say was delivered took a picture holding it checked around no plant neighbours hadn't received so I got onto the company that I purchased it from kindly sent on another and I got a note from royal mail in the door were it was so pleased I got it smaller than I thought but in good order alive and well can't wait to see it flourish in the garden thankyou for sending

Plant has died after plenty of attempts to keep it alive. Sadly

I planted it carefully, though goodness knows why. I won’t live long enough to see it make a hydrangea bush.

This was advertised as being 20-30 cm with pot. You can see by the 30cm ruler behind that it is not. Also you can see some discolouration (rot or dieback) on some of the leaves. It doesn't look to be a healthy plant. It seems to have a healthy root system so I will pot it on and hope for the best.Very disappointed, I was looking forward to receiving this plant.The nursery has contacted me and very graciously offered a partial refund. They have been very apologetic and assure me that the plant will recover. (7/8/20)18/07/23This plant has been pampered since the above review. It dies off every winter despite careful sheltering. I only has two sprigs this year. It has never flowered and I have to add that I am still very disappointed.