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Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate' | Sarah Raven
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'

Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'

This dark, Bourneville chocolate cosmos is a must. It has a lovely velvet, crimson texture and amazing scent - of chocolate.
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5 young plants

10 young plants

3 x 9cm pots

1 x 3 litre pot

Delivery:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow/ Plant Out
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Tender Perennial
Position
Container Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - October
Height
90cm (36in)
Group/Species
atrosanguineus
Common name
Chocolate Cosmos
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
45cm (18in)

Description

This dark chocolate cosmos is a must. It has a lovely velvet, crimson texture and an amazing chocolate. Pictured here with Emilia javanica.

Care Tips

Deadhead to encourage flowering. Mulch to protect from frosts or cover with horticultural fleece. In colder parts of the country, lift plants before the first frosts and store somewhere frost-free over the winter.