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.
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Cosmos atrosanguineus
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Height 45-75 cm 18-29 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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