Cosmos atrosanguineus
Chocolate Cosmos |
USDA Zone: 8-9 |
Plant number: 1.168.050
Not only beautiful in bloom, Chocolate Cosmos will amaze every visitor to your garden. This forms a medium-sized mound of dark green leaves, bearing cup-shaped blooms of deep burgundy-red, with the distinctive and rich fragrance of dark chocolate. Plants are slow to grow in spring, and love summer heat. The tuberous roots may be wintered indoors like a Dahlia, stored in a cool basement. Consider growing this in a container and wintering the whole pot indoors in the basement, keeping it sparingly watered through the winter months. Bring up to the light in early spring and water, to get a head start on the season.
Further details for
Cosmos atrosanguineus
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Red
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Edging Fragrant
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 45-75 cm 18-29 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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